All About The C-295 Military Aircraft
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The C-295 is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the Indian Air Force's ageing Avro-748 planes
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It is known to be a superior aircraft used for tactical transport of up to 71 troops or 50 paratroopers
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The aircraft can cruise at the speed of 260 knots and can also operate on short airstrips
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The aircraft, called "robust and reliable", with a flight endurance of up to 11 hours, can carry out multi-role operations under all weather conditions
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It can routinely operate day as well as night combat missions from desert to maritime environments, apart from disaster response
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It can serve as a flying ICU, equipped for medical evacuations. It is equipped for the air-to-air refueling of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
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The C-295 has a rear ramp door for quick reaction and para-dropping of troops and cargo
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It is combat proven, having been successfully used during long deployments in remote areas such as Chad, Iraq and Afghanistan
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