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| Manufacturer Embraer
Status Under Development Unit cost US$50 million |
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The Embraer KC-390 is a medium-sized twin-engined jet-powered military transport aircraft under development by the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. It will be the heaviest aircraft that the company has made so far, and will be able to transport up to 19 tons of cargo, including wheeled armored vehicles. It is similar in size to the C-130J Super Hercules, which has a 21 ton payload rating.
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Design and development In 2006, Embraer began studies on a military tactical transport design in the C-130 size.[2] In April 2007, Embraer reported it was studying a medium size airlifter, with the company designation C-390. |
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The aircraft will incorporate many of the technological solutions from the Embraer E-Jets series. The aircraft will have a rear ramp for loading and unloading a wide range of cargo. The unit price is estimated to be around US$50 million, while the competition sells similar models for up to $120 million. The vice president of Embraer, Luís Carlos Aguilar, said that according to their estimates, some 695 military transport aircraft in the world will need to be replaced during the next decade, and that there is potential market for this kind of plane. |
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Potential power plant options have been studied in the 17,000–22,000lb-thrust (75.6–98kN) range, including engines such as Pratt & Whitney's PW6000 and Rolls-Royce's BR715. |
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The Brazilian postal service, the Correios, has demonstrated interest in buying at least 5 and eventually 20 to 25 of the aircraft, in lieu of using commercial freight service for mail transport. |
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In early March 2008, the Brazilian Government planned to invest about R$60 mn (or US$33 mn) in initial development of the aircraft. At the same time, the Brazilian Air Force was finalizing the purchase contract that probably will buy 22 to 30 aircraft in the first order. Embraer is talking with the possible partners. In May 2008, the Brazilian Congress released 800 million Reais (US$ 440 million) to be invested in the project and development of the aircraft. The media also claimed that this aircraft is not only going to be used by the Brazilian Air Force, but also for Brazilian Army and Brazilian Navy, but still not confirmed for government agencies.
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On September 2008, the Portuguese Air Force chief-of-staff, being interviewed for a national aviation newspaper "Take Off" revealed a service interest in the airplane as a possible C-130 fleet replacement, although this interest was outlined as the PoAF being closely monitoring the C-390 development, with a possible order in the future.
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On the 14 April 2009, an order by the Brazilian Air Force for the KC-390 tanker/transport version was announced. |
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On 7 September 2009, it was announced that France was interested in buying 12 KC-390s as part of negotiations for Brazil to buy the Dassault Rafale. |
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On 2 October 2009, Sweden declared its intention to evaluate the KC-390 transport aircraft for long term tactical air transport needs connected to their F-X2 offer on JAS 39 Gripen. |
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Operators Brazil Brazilian Air Force - 2 KC-390 prototypes on order, and plans to order a total of 23 KC-390s. |
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Specifications (KC-390) |
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Loaded weight: 65.0 tons (143,300 lb) Max takeoff weight: 72.0 tons (158,733 lb) Powerplant: 2× turbofans, 75–100 kN () each |
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Performance |
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FS2004 Events Assignments: Open/Close Door - Wing fold/unfold Open/Close Door Cargo - Shift+E Refuel - Tail hook Up/Down Drawings: Link |
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Embraer KC-390 Ayrton_MB VIDEO |
| Embraer KC-390 Reabastecimento em voo JRLucariny VIDEO |
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| Embraer KC-390 CHILE JRLucariny VIDEO |
