Embraer has delivered the seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission airplane to the First Squadron of the First Neighborhood at Galeão Air Power Crude in Rio de Janeiro. This milestone comes as the Brazilian Air Power celebrates 5 years of provider for the C-390, performing a wide spectrum of navy and humanitarian missions all the procedure in which during the globe.
“Over the previous 5 years, the C-390 Millennium has demonstrated operational qualities, reliability, and versatility, performing essentially the most anxious missions anytime, wherever, with the Brazilian Air Power. With the transport of this ticket-new airplane, we are proud to make a contribution even extra to the operational success of the FAB’s missions”, Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Protection & Security.
Since turning into operational with the Brazilian Air Power in 2019, the C-390 Millennium has confirmed its capability, reliability, and efficiency. From transporting supplies within the midst of the COVID crisis, participating in global missions and workout routines to performing aerial refueling, repatriating Brazilian electorate and combating wild fires, this game-changer airplane continues to snort its versatility.
With a most payload of 26 heaps, a top flee of 470 knots, and recount-of-the-artwork programs, the C-390 is basically the most attention-grabbing airplane in its class. Its highly effective engines, orderly cargo retain geared up with a rear ramp and mighty landing equipment enable it to carry out essentially the most anxious missions, alongside side from unpaved runways. A valid strategic asset for its stop users, the C-390 Millennium can accomplish a wide series of navy and civilian missions equivalent to transport of cargo, personnel and autos, peacekeeping operations, special operations, humanitarian toughen, clinical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, air-to-air refueling, and danger administration.
Thanks to its main efficiency, price-effectiveness, and versatility, the C-390 used to be chosen by a couple of nations, alongside side Brazil, Portugal, The Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic and South Korea.
The hot lickety-split of airplane has amassed extra than 14,000 flight hours, with a mission capability rate of 93% and mission completion charges above 99%, demonstrating mighty productiveness within the class.
