CASA C-212A Aviocar
CASA · Spain · first flew 1971 · transport aircraft
The CASA C-212 Aviocar is a Spanish twin-turboprop STOL transport widely used for military utility, parachuting, and maritime patrol across more than 40 countries.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Slab-sided fuselage with rear ramp |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-turboprop Spanish STOL transport
- Slab-sided fuselage with rear ramp
- Boxy high wing with fixed main gear fairings
A boxy high-wing twin-turboprop with a slab-sided fuselage, fixed main undercarriage in streamlined fairings, and an upswept rear fuselage with a full-width loading ramp.
Specifications
- The CASA C-212A Aviocar has a length of 15.16 m (50 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19 m (62 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed by Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA) to replace ageing transports in Spanish service, the C-212 first flew in March 1971. Its robust STOL capability and ramp-equipped fuselage made it popular for military and paramilitary operations worldwide.
Variants
The C-212A was the initial production model; subsequent Series 100/200/300/400 versions offered uprated engines and improved systems; maritime patrol versions received search radar.
Where you'll see it
Operated by over 40 countries including Spain, Indonesia, and Portugal; production continued until 2013.
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