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C295 Aircraft: India's First Private Military Aircraft Plant

India has inaugurated its first private military transport aircraft facility, a C-295 aircraft, to replace the aging Soviet Antonov An-32 and Avro 748 fleet. The facility, inaugurated by PM Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, will produce 56 aircraft worth Rs 21,935 crore.

Strategic Military Advancement:

  • India's first private military transport aircraft facility inaugurated in Vadodara, Gujarat
  • Joint inauguration by PM Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez at Tata Advanced Systems Limited
  • C-295 aircraft to replace aging Soviet Antonov An-32 and Avro 748 fleet
  • Aircraft features include 482 kmph cruise speed, capacity for 71 soldiers or 9 tons cargo
  • Versatile capabilities: medical evacuation, maritime patrol, cargo dropping, and refueling
  • Can operate from short, unpaved runways, crucial for LAC operations

Manufacturing and Economic Impact:

  • Total order of 56 C-295 aircraft worth Rs 21,935 crore
  • First 16 aircraft to be delivered from Spain; 40 to be manufactured in India
  • Project to create 3,000 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs
  • First India-made C-295 expected by September 2026
  • Complete delivery scheduled by August 2031
  • Facility to make India the largest C-295 operator globally
  • Promotes growth of ancillary sectors and component manufacturing

Make in India Initiative and Future Prospects:

  • Marks significant milestone in 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives
  • Training center establishment at Air Force Station in Agra
  • Stick Holding Depot planned in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
  • Future potential for civil aircraft manufacturing and exports
  • Strengthens India-Spain bilateral relations
  • Positions India in global aerospace market
  • Aircraft name significance: 'C' for CASA, '2' for twin engines, '95' for 9.5-ton payload

Technical Specifications and Features:

  • Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 engine (2,645 horsepower)
  • High reliability with 95% availability rate
  • Successfully tested in challenging environments like Chad, Iraq, and Afghanistan
  • Advanced features include air-to-air refueling capability
  • Can offload up to 6 tons of fuel
  • Low maintenance and operating costs
  • Redesigned wing for enhanced performance

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