C-295 aircraft for Indian Air Force to be manufactured by Tata-Airbus in Gujarat - all details here

Oct 28, 2022 By: Rahul Verma

₹21,935 crore deal

In a major boost to India's defence system, the European aviation giant Airbus and India’s TATA group will jointly manufacture C-295 transport aircraft in India with the production unit being set up in Gujarat’s Vadodara. Credit: Tata

Foundation laying ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the project on Sunday at a ceremony at Vadodara. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel are among those who will attend the function. Credit: Narendra-Modi-Twitter

Commencement of aircrafts

The first 16 fly-away aircraft are scheduled to be received between September 2023 and August 2025. The first Made in India aircraft is expected in September 2026. Credit: Airbus

C-295 transport aircraft

A transport aircraft C-295MW has a 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the aging Avro aircraft of IAF. The aircraft will strengthen the logistic capabilities of the IAF. Credit: Airbus

The longest cabin optimized for daily missions

With cabin dimensions of 12.7 m/41 ft 8 in (in length), the C295 has the longest unobstructed cabin in its class. It can accommodate up to 71 seats, offering a much higher personnel-carrying capability than its competitors in this segment. Credit: Airbus

Short take-off and landing

The aircraft has strong landing gear that enables it to operate in the most austere locations with the worst conditions for take-off and landings. The C295 is a tactical military transport aircraft with a light footprint to enable operations from short (no longer than 670 m/2,200 ft), soft and rough (CBR 2) unprepared airstrips. Credit: Airbus

Advanced technology

Active matrix liquid crystal displays fully compatible with night vision | Multifunctional displays | Radar SAR mode | Automatic Identification System (AIS) | Direction Finder (DF) Credit: Airbus

Weapons

Store Management System for sonobuoys and weaponry configuration and management | Torpedoes | Missiles | Depth Charges and mines Credit: Airbus

Aircrafts of the Indian Air Force