Embraer recently delivered the first C-390M transport aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. This is the first C-390M in the world to be equipped with a roll-on/roll-off intensive care unit. The Hungarian C-390 is also fully compatible with the requirements of NATOrequirements, not only in terms of hardware, but also in terms of avionics and communications configuration.
For this reason, the machine was already at the Kecskemét airbase in April.where various tests were carried out for three weeks and the adaptation and equipment with NATO communications were ensured. With its equipment, the aircraft can be used for various military and civilian tasks, including medical evacuations, humanitarian support, search and rescue missions, cargo and troop transports, precision cargo drops, paratrooper missions and air-to-air refueling (AAR).
“We are confident that the C-390 will bring important new capabilities to Hungary and we look forward to supporting the entry into service of the aircraft.
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Bosco da Costa Junior, Präsident von Embraer
“The arrival of this aircraft represents a real milestone for the Hungarian Air Force as it will bring unprecedented military airlift capabilities to the Hungarian Defense Forces. It is in Hungary’s security interest to have strong, well-equipped and modern defense forces, and we are working on this. Embraer is an excellent partner in this,” said Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defense of Hungary, at the handover ceremony. Embraer was also delighted with the handover. Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, said: “This is a very special moment for Embraer as we deliver the first C-390M to the Hungarian Air Force. We are confident that the C-390M will bring important new capabilities to Hungary and we look forward to supporting the aircraft’s entry into service.” https://militaeraktuell.at/350-millionen-euro-fuer-jagdkommando-kaserne/ The C-390 can carry more payload and fly faster compared to other mid-size military transport aircraft with 26 tons and a speed of up to 470 knots (870 km/h). Equipped with an aerial refueling system, the KC-390 aircraft can be used as both a tanker and a tank receiver, in this case also by taking on fuel from another KC-390 using pods installed under the wings.
In addition to Brazil and Hungary (Budapest has already ordered two machines in 2020), Portugal (five), Czech Republic (two) and South Korea (the number was not disclosed),the Austrian Armed Forces also opted forthe Austrian Armed Forces opted for the C-390M last year as the successor to the C-130 Hercules. Erst vor wenigen Wochen wurde am Rande der Farnborough Airshow in Great Britain, the purchase agreement was officially.
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