Transall C-160D
Transall · Germany · first flew 1963 · transport aircraft
The Transall C-160 is a twin-turboprop tactical transport developed jointly by France and Germany, with the C-160D being the German Luftwaffe variant.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 32.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-turboprop high-wing military freighter
- T-tail with large rear cargo ramp
- German-French joint production
A large high-wing twin-turboprop with a T-tail, rear loading ramp, upswept rear fuselage, and a rounded nose; similar to the C-130 but with two engines and a more angular fuselage.
Specifications
- The Transall C-160D has a length of 32.4 m (106 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 40 m (131 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 593 km/h (368 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
The C-160 was produced by the Transall consortium (Transporter Allianz) formed by MBB, VFW-Fokker, and Nord Aviation. First flying in 1963, it entered Luftwaffe service in 1968 as the C-160D and French Air Force service as the C-160F.
Variants
Variants include the C-160D (Germany), C-160F (France), C-160R (French refurbished second series), C-160NG (new generation with refuelling capability), and specialist SIGINT versions.
Where you'll see it
The Luftwaffe operated the C-160D from 1968 until 2021, when the last aircraft were retired after over five decades of service.
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