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The EADS CASA C-295 is a twin-turboprop tactical military transport aircraft manufactured by Airbus Military in Spain.
They are manufactured and assembled in the Airbus Military facilities in the San Pablo Airport, in Seville, Spain.
The C-295 was also a major bidder for the US Army/US Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) awarded to the L-3 Communications/Alenia team on June 13, 2007. The C-295 was considered a higher risk by the Army due to its use of a new operational mode to meet altitude and range requirements.
The C-295 is a candidate to replace the Canadian Forces's de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo.
This aircraft, along with C-27J Spartan, is also a candidate to replace the Indonesian Air Force's Fokker F27.
; Algerian Air Force received 6 C-295 for transport and maritime patrol. ; Egypt Air Force have ordered 3 aircraft for tactical and logistical transports for delivery from 2011. ; Finnish Air Force operates 2 C-295Ms, has an order for one additional C-295M (the plane will be equipped with a ESM / ELINT system designed by Lockheed Martin) for delivery in 2013. Option for 4 more additional aircraft. ; Mexican Navy operates 2 C-295. 2 more will be delivered by the end of 2010. They are based at Tapachula Air Naval Base.
C-295 CASA C-295 Category:Spanish military transport aircraft 2000-2009
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