Thailand has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, increasing its total fleet of the platform to five aircraft.
Three C295s have already been in service with the Royal Thai Army since 2016, supporting cargo transport and troop deployment missions. The newly acquired aircraft will instead operate with the Royal Thai Air Force’s 46th Wing Division stationed at Phitsanulok air base.
The first delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2029 after assembly is completed at Airbus Defence and Space’s production facility in Seville, Spain.
Airbus has also teamed up with Thai Aviation Industries to provide maintenance and sustainment support for the country’s expanding C295 fleet.
About the Airbus C295
The C295 is a twin-engine medium tactical military transport aircraft designed for short- and medium-range operations. It features a 12.69-meter-long pressurized cabin and retractable landing gear for operations in demanding environments.
The aircraft can carry up to 70 personnel or transport payloads weighing as much as 8,000 kilograms. It cruises at speeds of up to 260 knots (482 km/h).
Equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G turboprop engines, the C295 can fly at altitudes reaching 30,000 feet and conduct short takeoff and landing operations from rough or unprepared airstrips. The aircraft can also remain airborne for up to 13 hours, enhancing its flexibility for tactical and humanitarian missions.
