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Let's close this one 2023 and one of the winners has been Embraer with his C-390 Millennium that has achieved new and important clients.
The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium-sized multi-mission military transport aircraft, powered by two jet engines and designed by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. It is the largest aircraft the company has manufactured to date, being able to transport up to 26 tons of cargo, including armored vehicles and others.
The C-390 It is a promising aircraft that has aroused the interest of several air forces around the world, slowly. Its versatility, economy, Performance and competitive pricing make it an attractive option for military operators seeking a multi-mission transport aircraft..
Good year for the Embraer C-390 Millennium
After a somewhat slow start of the program and that I had Brazilian Air Force – FAB as sole and main operator of the aircraft, has gradually managed to gain more space in the market as a next-generation transportation alternative for the world's air forces., also as a potential (although smaller) replacement of legendaries Hercules C-130 of the world fleet that are reaching their useful life.
Technical information
- Length: 35.2 meters
- Wingspan: 35.1 meters
- Height: 11.8 meters
- maximum takeoff weight: 87 tons
- Maximum loading weight: 26 tons
- Range with medium load: 5.820 kilometres
- Maximum speed: 992 kilometers per hour
- Crew: 2 pilots and 1 load master
Mission
The C-390 Millennium is designed to perform a wide range of military missions, including:
- Tactical and logistical transport
- In-flight refueling
- Search and rescue operations
- Humanitarian missions
- Fighting forest fires
User countries
Here comes the good news for the C-390 program, where he 2023 has achieved important international contracts. Until now, The C-390 Millennium has been acquired by the following countries:
- Brazil: 19 aircraft ordered and now 6 operating.
- Portugal: 5 ordered aircraft, 2 delivered, This being the first foreign country to use it and include it in the fleet. I'LL TAKE.
- Hungary: confirmed the purchase of two C-390.
- South Korea: the plane's most recent customer confirmed the 4 from December. Number of aircraft was not disclosed.
- Netherlands: ordered a total of 5 C-390 as a replacement for its C-130 to be delivered from the 2026.
- Austria: in september 2023 ad 4 Millennium units to receive them from the 2026.
- Czech Republic: This country announced two aircraft of this model in October 2023.
Other potential clients, although they are not confirmed India, Italy, Colombia, Poland, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates.
In the next years, The C-390 Millennium is expected to continue to be a sales success, expanding its presence in the international market.
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