Embraer kc390 price, specs, photo gallery interior. What not many know is that its new moniker, c 390 millennium, was chosen to emphasize the letter c of the aircraft s original acronym which derived from a. You can view all the available gse for the kc 390 aircraft below. A5 launched on a320200 jul 2011 v2500 selected for embraer kc 390. Youll experience a highly intuitive flight deck with the very best technology.
Embraer kc 390 millennium airlifter successfully concludes airdrop testing campaign. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 2. In addition to the kc 390, ppg produces transparencies for nearly every embraer aircraft in production today, such as the 314 alx super tucano, erj 5145, emb 170190, phenom 100300, embraer legacy 450 and lineage aircraft. Embraers multimission plane gets a new name, and so does. Development began in 2006, based on a requirement by the brazilian air force for an aircraft to replace the c hercules. Enhanced safety for the kc390 while reducing overall aircraft weight and increasing reliability. Embraer c390 millennium program supplier guide airframer. Embraer said that the prototype flew more than 48 hours during the kc 390 s first international mission, bringing the total hours logged by it and the second prototype to more than 400. November 2016 brazilian military authorities have given embraer type certification for its kc 390 transport aircraft. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The c390 millennium is a new generation multimission aircraft which combines highly. Medical supplies in brazil the brazilian air force was forced to take two of its kc 390 transports away from instructional flights in order to airlift medical supplies to areas affected by covid19. In march of 2016 it was announced that embraer was readying the second kc 390 vehicle for its testing phase.
How a brazilian cargo jet is taking on the mighty cj. Ioc initial operational capability is scheduled for late 2017. Embraer the kc390 currently has only two signed customers for 33 aircraft so clearly some further exports need to happen if the aircraft is to stay in production 15 years from now. The iae international aero engine v2500 turbofan engine will power the embraer kc390, a new multimission military aircraft. In early 2012, embraer announced that eaton also would supply the aircrafts on board inert gas generating system, or obiggs. The kc 390 is a mediumsized, twinengine jet aircraft. Embraer and boeing approved the terms of strategic aerospace. Under the terms of this proposed partnership, embraer will own a 51 percent stake in the joint venture, with boeing owning the remaining 49 percent. Aug 04, 2016 embraer said that the prototype flew more than 48 hours during the kc390s first international mission, bringing the total hours logged by it and the second prototype to more than 400. Sweden and brazil, the aircraft kc390 from embraer can. Embraer kc390 mediumrange transport aircraft military. Embraer kc390 visits middle east after farnborough defense.
Airbus a319, a320, and a321 boeing md90 airbus corporate jets. The twinturbofanpowered kc390 can be refuelled in flight and can be used for inflight or onground refuelling of other aircraft. The maiden flight of the military transport and airtoair refuelling aircraft took place at sao jose dos campos. Special mission aircraft, kc390 main focus for embraer in. Embraer kc390 completes first flight australian aviation. Embraer is aiming to have the kc 390 certified for military use by the end of next year, is also seeking civil aircraft certification which it hopes to gain early in 2018 and is already. In april 2011, embraer estimated 695 military transport aircraft will need to be replaced. Ex prznx first kc390 delivered to brazilian air force, the aircraft will be operated by the first troop transport group 1 gtt, replacing the c hercules veterans. Feel confident knowing you can fly anywhere, anytime and more efficiently with a stateoftheart flight deck that is designed to meet evolving airspace and. Embraer selects eaton s fuelinerting solution for kc390 aircraft background. Jun 24, 2016 the kc 390 is a mediumsized, twinengine jet aircraft. Embraer recently announced a change in the name of the kc 390. The normal and ferry range of the aircraft are 2,590km and 6,km.
Youll experience a highly intuitive flight deck with the very best technology available today. It is capable of performing aerial refueling and used for transporting both troops and cargo. Boeing and embraer to establish strategic aerospace. Embraers kc390 military transport aircraft has completed its first test flight. Embraer c390 millennium wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre.
The embraer kc 390 is a tactical airlifter presently under development in brazil. In the image, it appears to have a retardant system. Special mission aircraft, kc390 main focus for embraer. Jul 04, 2017 embraer kc390 no 65 aniversario da forca aerea portuguesa em castelo branco lpcb. The embraer c 390 millennium is a mediumsize, twinengine jetpowered military transport aircraft in production by brazilian aerospace manufacturer embraer, able to perform aerial refuelling and to transport cargo and troops. Kc390 was designed to fill the brazilian air force needs to replace. Anapolis, brazil, september 4th, 2019 embraer delivered today to the brazilian air force fab the first multimission airlift kc 390 at a ceremony held at anapolis air base, in the midwestern state of goias, starting preparations for the aircraft s entry into service by fabs first troop transport group 1st gtt. Embraer kc 390 achieves initial operational capability 20 december 2017 the new embraer kc 390 military transport and aerial refueling jet completed a relevant milestone today, with embraer demonstrating to the brazilian air force fab the attainment of the initial operational capability ioc. The new models of the c have very fuel efficient engines 4 of them.
First embraer praetor 500 business jet delivered to flexjet, the praetor fleet launch customer. For 2019, embraer expects to deliver between 85 and 95 commercial jets, 90 to 110 executive jets, including light and large jets, 10 a29 super tucano aircraft and two multimission kc390 aircraft. Military mission tests regarding this unit will follow. Airbus a319, a320, and a321 boeing md90 airbus corporate. Embraers multinational kc390 tactical air transport program. Embraer c390 millennium kc390 mediumlift twinengine. In a first for the multimission kc 390 military transport, embraer invited members of the media for a flight in the broadshouldered twinjet on the eve of the paris air show. Embraers new e190e2 jet is the perfect compliment to the kc390 should a dedicated passengervip aircraft continue to be required by the nzdf. The proposed partnership is expected to be accretive to boeings earnings per share beginning in 2020 and to generate estimated annual pretax. Brazilian military airworthiness certification and kc390. The twinturbofanpowered kc 390 can be refueled in flight and can be used for inflight or on. The first production kc390 for the brazilian air force has recently been finished and flown, with the next three aircraft marching through the production line ready for operational service in 2019. The kc 390 has two very efficient high bypass turbo fans tha.
A new generation in military transport, a new standard in avionics. Embraer the kc 390 currently has only two signed customers for 33 aircraft so clearly some further exports need to happen if the aircraft is to stay in production 15 years from now. Embraer kc390 transport plane order worth over 100 million. Embraer s new e190e2 jet is the perfect compliment to the kc 390 should a dedicated passengervip aircraft continue to be required by the nzdf. Jun 19, 2017 in a first for the multimission kc 390 military transport, embraer invited members of the media for a flight in the broadshouldered twinjet on the eve of the paris air show. The embraer kc 390 is a military transport aircraft that is mediumsized, and that is powered by twinengines. Embraer kc390 achieves initial operational capability. Embraer kc390 with v2500e5 engines iae international aero. Legacy 500 the business jet that redefines the midsize category download pdf see online.
Embraer demo flight highlights kc390 capabilities defense. Ppg aerospace supplying production and spare windows for. Embraer kc390 visits middle east after farnborough. Boarding for the future embraer presents ejets e2 passenger cabin download pdf see online. Five additional countries have agreed to join as industrial partners. V2500e5 engine general arrangement low pressure lp system. In august, portugal became the first international customer to commit to the aircraft, inking a contract with embraer to purchase five kc 390s, a. Embraer delivers the first multimission airlift kc390 to.
The brazilian air force received its first embraer kc 390 transport on september 4. It is the heaviest aircraft the company has made to date, and will be able to transport up to 26 tonnes 29 tons of. Kc390 project challenge rfp delivered in 2008 kc390 was designed to fill the brazilian air force needs to replace old c from 2016. Embraer has this photo on their website, showing the new kc 390 dropping on a wildfire. The achievement of the ioc ensures the necessary conditions have been met for the aircraft to. Jul 03, 2017 embraer kc 390, a29 super tucano and f5em low pass duration. Under the terms of this proposed partnership, embraer will own a 51 percent stake in the joint. Five additional countries have agreed to join as industrial partners, with resulting orders now totaling 60 aircraft. Certifying the kc 390 s aircraft basic platform is the brazilian aviation authority anac. It is similar in form and function to japans kawasaki c1 and c2, and is the largest aircraft ever developed by embraer. The embraer c390 millennium is a mediumsize, twinengine jetpowered military transport. It is the largest aircraft produced by the company.
Giant brazilian kc390 in the running to replace nzs. Oct 24, 2014 embraer has this photo on their website, showing the new kc390 dropping on a wildfire. Kc 390 project challenge rfp delivered in 2008 kc 390 was designed to fill the brazilian air force needs to replace old c from 2016. For 2019, embraer expects to deliver between 85 and 95 commercial jets, 90 to 110 executive jets, including light and large jets, 10 a29 super tucano aircraft and two multimission kc 390 aircraft. Embraer presents preliminary forecast for 2019 and 2020. Embraer s kc 390 military transport aircraft has completed its first test flight. This page was last edited on 26 august 2018, at 21. It is the heaviest aircraft that the company has made to date, and will be able to transport up to 26 tonnes 29 tons of cargo, including wheeled armoured fighting vehicles. Lucariny ekc390 by adding the philippe wallaert 717 2d panel modified slightly, and the cfm international cfm567b sounds created by adam murphy and devyn silverstein. Antonov 225 mriya ultimate movie about flying worlds largest airplane airclips full flight. The kc390 can fly to a maximum altitude of 10,973m. The company is the third largest producer of civil aircraft, after boeing and airbus. Lucariny ekc390 by adding the philippe wallaert 717 2d panel. Embraer recently announced a change in the name of the kc390.
Embraer and boeing approved the terms of strategic. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. I suggest renaming this article to embraer c390 millennium since embraer is the majority 51% owner of the boeing embraer defense joint venture. The kc 390 was conceived in 2009 as a way of diversifying embraer s revenue, and it has pitched the company into the medium lift market dominated by lockheed martins herc, a plane first developed. It is the heaviest aircraft the company has made to date, and will be able to transport up to 26 tonnes 29 tons of cargo, including wheeled armoured fighting vehicles. No one is saying that embraer s new kc 390 jetpowered multiuse aircraft is purposebuilt to serve as an air tanker, but the companys website has a picture, an artists conception, of it dropping on a wildfire before it even takes its first flight. This page lists the major suppliers to the embraer c390 millennium aircraft program. Dec 17, 2018 the companies have also agreed to the terms of another joint venture to promote and develop new markets for the multimission medium airlift kc 390.
Embraer kc 390, a29 super tucano and f5em low pass duration. The companies have also agreed to the terms of another joint venture to promote and develop new markets for the multimission medium airlift kc 390. In early 2012, embraer announced that eaton also would supply the aircraft s on board inert gas generating system, or obiggs. Embraer kc390 ground support equipment pilotjohn gse. What not many know is that its new moniker, c390 millennium, was chosen to emphasize the letter c of the aircrafts original acronym which derived from a certain serial number. The kc390 can be reconfigured for all missions in 3 hours or less. The first production kc 390 for the brazilian air force has recently been finished and flown, with the next three aircraft marching through the production line ready for operational service in 2019. As part of the ioc, embraer obtained a kc 390 provisional type certificate from the brazilian national civil aviation agency anac, which is a testament to the adequacy of the design in fulfilling the demanding certification requirements for transport aircraft.
I suggest renaming this article to embraer c 390 millennium since embraer is the majority 51% owner of the boeing embraer defense joint venture. Embraer kc390 flight test campaign status facebook. Embraer expects the aircraft to enter service in 2016. Rheinmetall to supply complete training equipment for new embraer. Jul 19, 2018 the kc390 is the most important project for embraer, he said. Apr 1995 v2533a5 launched on a320200 jul 2011 v2500 selected for embraer kc 390 jun 1995 v2524a5 launched on a319 jan 2012 5000th engine delivered jul 1997 v2524 entered service mar 20 iae celebrates 30th anniversary. Embraer selects eaton s fuelinerting solution for kc 390 aircraft background. The brazilian aerospace manufacturer embraer is developing this aircraft. The kc 390 is the most important project for embraer, he said.
Brazil remains a wildcard on the military arms market and will be seen as primarily an importer and not an exporter and i dont expect that to change much in. The kc 390 cargo aircraft wasn developed by embraer as a direct challenge to lockheed martin corps popular c hercules airlifter, promising a jet that flies. The plane is to be inducted into the brazilian military later this year, marking the first time the platform will become used. In july 2010, the fab declared its order of 28 kc 390 aircraft during the farnborough airshow. This new multirole tankertransport aircraft will be launched by the brazilian air force. It can carry as many as 80 passengers, and its cargo payload is 59,500 pounds. No one is saying that embraers new kc390 jetpowered multiuse aircraft is purposebuilt to serve as an air tanker, but the companys website has a picture, an artists conception, of it dropping on a wildfire before it even takes its first flight. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. From its first flight to the initial operational capability milestone, the aircraft piled up more than 1,500 flying hours.
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