The first prototype of Embraer KC-390 military transport plane arrived back in Brazil after making international debut at the concluded Far...
The first prototype of Embraer KC-390 military transport plane arrived back in Brazil after making international debut at the concluded Farnbourgh Air Show in UK and completing demonstration flights to its potential customers.
The first international mission lasted 23 days, covering 16,300 nautical miles (about 30,200 kilometers) flying for more than 48 hours.
Embraer says the aircraft demonstrated high level of maturity during the 16 flights, with availability reaching 100 percent, which also included operating from locations with temperature of 45° C (113° F).
The aircraft flew to Sal (Cape Verde), Alverca (Portugal) Odolena Voda (Czech Republic), Cairo (Egypt), Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Malta for customer demonstrations.
“This was an excellent opportunity for some customers to take a closer look at the aircraft and its innovative features. The interest around the KC-390 during the Farnborough Airshow was fantastic, with the aircraft being visited by more than 20 international delegations”, said Jackson Schneider, President and CEO of Embraer Defense and Security.
“The positive reaction from potential customers who piloted the aircraft was of great pride for the company and its employees because the plane effectively demonstrated its versatility by fully adapting to the particular characteristics of each operation. We are very optimistic about the success of the KC-390 in the coming years.”
Since first flight in Feb 2015, the two KC-390 prototypes have accumulated more than 400 flight test hours.
The multi mission aircraft is capable of transporting troops, cargo and can also perform aerial refueling missions. Certification is expected for the second half of 2017 with the first delivery to Brazilian Air Force scheduled for 2018.
Powered by two IAE V-2500 turbofan engines, the KC-390 can carry 23 tons of payload including wheeled infantry fighting vehicle to a distance of 1700 miles.
Embraer has received 60 commitments from 6 customers, Argentina (6), Brazil (28), Chile (6), Colombia (12), the Czech Republic (2), and Portugal (6).
The first international mission lasted 23 days, covering 16,300 nautical miles (about 30,200 kilometers) flying for more than 48 hours.
Embraer says the aircraft demonstrated high level of maturity during the 16 flights, with availability reaching 100 percent, which also included operating from locations with temperature of 45° C (113° F).
The aircraft flew to Sal (Cape Verde), Alverca (Portugal) Odolena Voda (Czech Republic), Cairo (Egypt), Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Malta for customer demonstrations.
“This was an excellent opportunity for some customers to take a closer look at the aircraft and its innovative features. The interest around the KC-390 during the Farnborough Airshow was fantastic, with the aircraft being visited by more than 20 international delegations”, said Jackson Schneider, President and CEO of Embraer Defense and Security.
“The positive reaction from potential customers who piloted the aircraft was of great pride for the company and its employees because the plane effectively demonstrated its versatility by fully adapting to the particular characteristics of each operation. We are very optimistic about the success of the KC-390 in the coming years.”
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The multi mission aircraft is capable of transporting troops, cargo and can also perform aerial refueling missions. Certification is expected for the second half of 2017 with the first delivery to Brazilian Air Force scheduled for 2018.
Powered by two IAE V-2500 turbofan engines, the KC-390 can carry 23 tons of payload including wheeled infantry fighting vehicle to a distance of 1700 miles.
Embraer has received 60 commitments from 6 customers, Argentina (6), Brazil (28), Chile (6), Colombia (12), the Czech Republic (2), and Portugal (6).
