Overview
The C-390 Millennium (originally KC-390) is the largest aircraft ever built in Brazil. Powered by two airliner-type jet engines, it is faster than turboprop transports like the C-130, yet can still use short and unpaved runways.
It can carry up to 26 tonnes, act as an air-to-air refuelling tanker and fight fires. After Brazil and Portugal, several European countries have chosen it, including the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary and Sweden. Range shown is with 23 tonnes.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 35.20 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.05 m |
| Height | 11.84 m |
Weights & fuel
| Max. take-off weight | 87,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. payload | 26,000 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 988 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 870 km/h |
| Range | 2,820 km |
| Ferry range | 8,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| Seats (max.) | 80 |
| Cargo capacity | 26,000 kg |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | IAE V2500-E5 |
| Thrust (each) | 139.4 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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