56 Aircraft Orders: 16 C-295 aircraft delivered from Spain; 40 will be manufactured in India
PM Modi inaugurated Tata’s Vadodara Aircraft Complex for local assembly
Takes off from 844m and lands on 420m runways, ideal for varied terrains
Carries up to 9 tons or 71 soldiers per trip
Flies continuously for 11 hours with in-flight refueling capability
Dual engines; max speed 482 km/h, up to 30,000 feet altitude
Six hardpoints under wings for weapons or defense systems
In line with Make in India, furthering India’s aerospace self-reliance