The story
The C295 does the unglamorous work: cargo, paratroopers, maritime patrol. More than 240 have been built for the armed forces of 38 countries, and India's Tata is assembling 40 more on a new line in Vadodara.
A C295 can carry 48 paratroopers and drop them through its rear ramp.
Quick answers
How do you identify a C295?
High wing, twin turboprop military transport with a rear cargo ramp and a long, slab-sided fuselage. Smaller than a C-130. Assembled in Seville, Spain.
What does a C295 sound like?
Twin PW127 turboprops — military transport buzz, smaller than a Herk.
How fast is the C295?
Top speed is 260 kts (cruise).
How far can the C295 fly?
Range is about 2,000 nmi with 6 t.
How big is the C295?
It is 80 ft 5 in long and 84 ft 8 in across the wings.
When did the C295 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1997.
How many C295s have been built?
240+ built.
How rare is a C295 in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first C295 catch is worth 50 points.
