Embraer C-390 Millennium
Embraer · Brazil · first flew 2015 · transport aircraft
The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium-size, twin-jet military transport and the heaviest aircraft Embraer has built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 35.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- High wing with a T-tail
- Two IAE V2500-E5 turbofans under the wings
- Large rear ramp built into the tail
A high-wing, T-tail twin-jet transport with a rear ramp, roughly the size of a C-130 but jet-powered.
Specifications
- The Embraer C-390 Millennium has a length of 35.2 m (115 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 35.05 m (115 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 988 km/h (614 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The Brazilian government funded development from 2008 and the first of two prototypes flew on 3 February 2015. The first production aircraft was delivered to the Brazilian Air Force on 4 September 2019.
Variants
It was designated KC-390 until the name C-390 Millennium was adopted for the global market in November 2019. It can also act as an aerial refuelling tanker.
Where you'll see it
It can carry up to 26 t of payload. Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria and Sweden are among its customers.
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