Aircraft
Transport Turns to Attack Role
Airbus Defence and Space is showing its Armed ISR version of the C295 transport for the first time at the Dubai show.
Originally developed as the CASA/IPTN CN-235, the Airbus C295 transport is now available with various weapons capabilities for the armed ISR role.
Originally developed as the CASA/IPTN CN-235, the Airbus C295 transport is now available with various weapons capabilities for the armed ISR role.

Airbus Defence and Space (Chalet P10, Stand 552) is showing off its Armed ISR version of the C295 tactical transport for the first time at the Dubai Air Show 2017. The aircraft has generated significant interest in the MENA region from customers seeking a long-endurance ISR and light attack capability. The use of a tactical transport as a platform rather than a dedicated light attack aircraft permits a greater range of sensors, self-protection defenses and weapons to be carried, as well as roughly doubling the patrol endurance.


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