Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, will produce for Austria C-390 Millennium announced that it has started assembly of the airlift aircraft. The company, Gavião Peixoto The structural assembly of the C-390 Millennium aircraft was initiated at an official ceremony held at the production facility with the participation of representatives of the Austrian government.
President and CEO of Embraer Defense and Security Bosco da Costa Junior, made the following statements regarding this development:
"We are excited to begin production of the first aircraft for Austria. We look forward to delivering the first aircraft to the Austrian Air Force soon. The C-390 sets new standards as a medium-sized airlift aircraft. It offers unmatched performance with cutting-edge technology, reliability and low operating costs."
Features and Performance of C-390 Millennium
C-390 Millennium, maximum 26 tons carrying capacity, Top speed of 840 km/h and stands out with its state-of-the-art systems. This air supply vehicle, powerful engines, Large cargo hold with rear ramp ve solid landing gear It can perform the most difficult missions. Suitable for operation in all kinds of difficult conditions, including unpaved runways, the C-390 Cargo transportation, personnel transportation, peacekeeping operations, special operations, humanitarian support, medical evacuation, search and rescue, fire fighting, air-to-air refueling ve disaster management It can successfully perform various military and civilian tasks such as.
International Success and Preferences
Embraer's C-390 Millennium the plane, Thailand, Portekiz, Macaristan ve Netherlands It is preferred by many countries such as. In 2022, the Netherlands also preferred this model. In 2023, Austria, Çek Cumhuriyeti ve Güney Kore de C-390 MillenniumHe confirmed the success of this platform by choosing . In 2024, Sweden, Slovakya and an as yet unnamed country also preferred this aircraft.
Strategic Importance of C-390
C-390, just one airlifter not as, Thoughts ve receiver It also stands out with its ability to function as a naval aircraft. This dual-function structure increases the strategic importance of the aircraft. Embraer, C-390 MillenniumIn the development process of the , it designed an aircraft that could be used in both military and civilian missions by aiming for low operating costs and high efficiency. This is one of the main reasons why the C-390 is preferred in the international market.
Embraer, C-390 Millennium It seems to have achieved great success worldwide. The aircraft has become an important player in the international defense market by offering solutions suitable for modern air supply needs with its features. The fact that Austria and other countries prefer the C-390 shows that this aircraft platform will gain a larger market share in the future.
