Aircraft
Brazil Commits to Embraer KC-390
During the Farnborough airshow in late July, the Brazilian air force announced its intention to acquire 28
Boeing will help to market the KC-390 airlifter in a new agreement with Embraer. (Photo: Embraer)
Boeing will help to market the KC-390 airlifter in a new agreement with Embraer. (Photo: Embraer)

During the Farnborough airshow in late July, the Brazilian air force announced its intention to acquire 28
Embraer KC-390 twinjet tanker/transports. First flight is expected in 2014, with service entry planned before the end of 2015.

New details revealed at the time include increases in overall dimensions and weight. Embraer now cites a maximum takeoff weight of 74.4 metric tons and payload of 23.6 metric tons. The fuselage is longer and the span of both wings and tailplane have been increased from earlier iterations. All preliminary testing has been completed, and the major design elements such as structure, systems and aerodynamics are frozen, according to Embraer.

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