1. 1. CN-235-300, Spain Tactical Transport Aircraft
2. 2. Introduction EADS CASA, with headquarters in Madrid, has developed the CN235-300 multi-mission tactical transport aircraft in a number of special application versions including tactical transport, maritime patrol, electronic warfare (ESM / ECM and ELINT / COMINT), navigator training and aerial survey. Over 272 CN-235 short take-off and landing transport aircraft have been produced; 230 are in service with over 20 countries worldwide, including the air forces of France, Spain, Turkey, Malaysia, Morocco, Columbia, Pakistan and Indonesia. EADS CASA developed a series of variants of the 235, with improved payload, performance and maintainability. The CASA family of 235 series aircraft have gained civil certification by the United States Federal Administration, the European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) and the Australian CAA Aviation Authority.
3. 3. Design The aircraft is powered by two General Electric CT7-9C3 turboprop engines each developing 1,305kW. With automatic power reserve the engines produce 1,394kW. The engines drive Hamilton Sundstrand 14RF-21 four-bladed, constant speed, full feathering, reverse pitch propellers. The aircraft has a total fuel capacity of 5,264l and usable fuel capacity of 5,128l. The aircraft is not fitted with an auxiliary power unit but the starboard (number 2) engine can be used as an auxiliary power unit on the ground, by using propeller breaking.
4. 4. Features There are three hardpoints under each wing that can carry Harpoon anti-ship missiles. The Indonesian maritime patrol version can be fitted with two mk46 torpedoes or Exocet M-39 air-launch anti-ship missiles. The CN-235-300 can climb at the rate of 7.8m/s. The maximum cruise speed is 454km/h. The range and service ceiling of the aircraft are 5,055km and 7,620m respectively. The CN-235-300 can climb at the rate of 7.8m/s. The maximum cruise speed is 454km/h. The range and service ceiling of the aircraft are 5,055km and 7,620m respectively. The landing gear is equipped with Dunlop hydraulic differential disc brakes and Dunlop anti-skid systems.
5. 5. Flight Deck & Cabin Configuration The flight deck accommodates the pilot and co-pilot and a mission crew member. The Series 300 CN-235 cockpit is night-vision-goggle compatible and fitted with twin head-up displays. The fully air conditioned and pressurized cabin can be configured for passenger transport, for mixed passenger and cargo or for all-cargo operations. For passenger transport, the cabin can accommodate up to 44 passengers seated four abreast, 57 fully equipped troops or 48 paratroops. Paratroops can drop from two rear doors. In the medical evacuation role, the aircraft can transport 24 litters (stretcher patients) and four medical crew.
6. 6. References http://www.airforce- technology.com/projects/cn-235- 300/
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