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Egyptian Air Force becomes latest C295 operator
The Arab Republic of Egypt Air Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus Military C295.
September 23:
The Arab Republic of Egypt Air Force (EAF) has taken delivery of its first Airbus Military C295.
The aircraft in military transport configuration, was delivered ahead of contract schedule.
This aircraft is part of a three aircraft order placed by the EAF in October 2010.
The other two aircraft are to be delivered during the last quarter of 2011.
The C295 is configured with standard equipment as well as the Cargo Handling and, Aerial Delivery system (CHADS).
It can also be equipped for paratrooping and medical evacuation, and humanitarian relief missions.
It can carry payloads of up to 9 tonnes, in standard cargo pallets, or 71 soldiers in transport missions, or be equipped with 50 paratroopers.