Embraer Defence & Security and Mahindra announced that they have signed a MoU with the objective of jointly fulfilling the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft by the IAF in its upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft procurement project.
Embraer And Mahindra Announce Collaboration On The C-390 Aircraft
Embraer Defence & Security and Mahindra announced that they have signed a MoU with the objective of jointly fulfilling the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft by the IAF in its upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft procurement project. The C-390 Millennium multi-mission tactical transport aircraft offers unmatched mobility, combining high productivity and operating flexibility with low operating costs, which is an unbeatable combination.
The IAF’s potential order for 40 to 80 MTA is expected to involve technology transfer and setting up a manufacturing line in the country for a higher level of indigenisation. Apart from Brazilian Embraer Defense and Security’s C-390 Millennium, US aerospace firm Lockheed Martin’s C-130J and European Airbus Defence and Space’s A-400M aircraft will vie for the Indian order.
The IAF is looking for a new transport aircraft in the 18 to 30-tonne cargo carrying capacity.
Embraer and Mahindra will engage with IAF to identify the next steps of the MTA programme, as well as reach out to the local aerospace industry in India. The IAF currently operates 12 C-130J aircraft, while Airbus is jointly executing a ₹21,935-crore project with Tata Advanced Systems Limited to equip the air force with 56 C-295 aircraft to modernise its transport fleet. In the defence sector, Embraer has so far supplied eight jets to India for VVIP travel and use as airborne early warning and control aircraft.
The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium-size, twin-engine, jet-powered military transport aircraft designed and produced by the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer. It is the heaviest aircraft the company has constructed to date.
Engine type: IAE V2500
Manufacturer: Embraer
Range: 6,019 km
Top speed: 850 km/h
Length: 33 m
Weight: 23,600 kg
