The South Arican Air Force operats one CN235 in the medium transport role.
Designation:
Casa/IPTN Airtech CN235 |
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Type: |
Medium/tactical transport. |
Countries of origin: |
Spain & Indonesia |
First flight: |
November 11, 1983 (Spain). |
Delivered to the SAAF: |
April 1994. |
Numbers: |
1. |
Associated project name(s): |
– |
Cost: |
– |
Crew: |
Pilot, co-pilot, Flight engineer/loadmaster. |
Major dimensions & weights
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Performance
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Engine Specifications
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Engine Specifications
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Hard points: |
None. |
Armament: |
None. |
Other attachments: |
None. |
Comment: |
The SAAF inherited its CN235 in 1994 from the Bophuthatswana Defence Force Air Wing, who acquired theirs in 1991. The type originated as a joint venture between Casa of Spain and IPTN of Indonesia, at the time manufacturing Casa 212s under license. The CN235 sports high wings, an unswept rear fuselage with ramp and a retractable tricycle landing gear, with the rear wheels retracting into external fairings to ensure an unrestricted cabin. A maritime patrol version exists that can carry missiles and torpedoes on up to six under-wing hard points. Like the C212, the C235 is a short-take-off and landing aircraft with a rough field capability. It is also said to have excellent low-level flying characteristics for tactical penetration missions. |