Embraer will showcase its defense and security products and solutions at Defence and Security Bangkok. Its products are present in more than 60 countries, including the multi-mission transport aircraft C-390 Millennium and the A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training aircraft.
The C-390 Millennium and its air-to-air refueling configuration The KC-390 is a new generation multi-role military transport aircraft that already has maneuverability and cargo capabilities, rapid reconfiguration, high availability, improved comfort and flight safety, and has Optimal management of reduced operating costs from within – all on one platform.
Since its first delivery to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) in 2019, the KC-390 Millennium has proven its capability, reliability and performance. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the plane was widely used to transport equipment and medical supplies, from liquid oxygen to vehicles. FAB’s current KC-390 fleet consists of five aircraft. In total, the fleet has operated more than 5,000 flight hours with a mission completion rate of 97%.
The Hungarian Defense Forces and the Portuguese Armed Forces have signed an order for the aircraft. Both the Portuguese and Hungarian fleets will be configured to perform air-to-air refueling and are fully NATO compatible, not only in terms of hardware but also in avionics and communications. The Hungarian Defence Forces fleet will be the first in the world to be equipped with an intensive care unit configuration.
Recently, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced the selection of a fleet of five C-390 Millennium aircraft to highlight the aircraft’s performance and combat output to succeed its existing C-130 Hercules fleet.
Earlier this year, the global fleet of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft reached 500,000 flight hours. With more than 260 deliveries, the aircraft has been selected by more than 15 air forces worldwide, most recently to the Philippine and Nigerian Air Forces.
by Andrew Drwiega
