Aircraft comparison

Aircraft comparison Brazil’s KC-390 vs Japan’s Kawasaki C-2

we’ll take a look at two different aircraft: the Brazilian-built Embraer KC 390 and the Japanese-built Kawasaki C2.

Published

1 year ago

September 3, 2022

The military cargo plane is a crucial component of any nation’s defense since it helps move the troops and the military equipment to the necessary locations. Such military cargo jets are now in demand from several nations.

In this article, we’ll take a look at two different aircraft: the Brazilian-built Embraer KC 390 and the Japanese-built Kawasaki C2. We will comprehend aircraft specifications and their best-possible flying and serving capabilities for military needs.

Brazils Embraer KC -390

Embraer Aircraft, a Brazilian-based company with experience in the production of both private jets and commercial aircraft, is the manufacturer of the KC 390. A medium-sized twin-engine military transport aircraft, the KC 390. As of right now, it is the heaviest aircraft Embraer has ever produced.

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In order to identify the aircraft specifically, it was given a ‘Millennium’ name during the Dubai air show 2019. The Brazilian government has placed an order for 28 aircraft to replace the Brazilian Air Force‘s outdated C130s. These aircraft are also available on the global market. The Portuguese government is now evaluating the purchase of the aircraft.

This aircraft is a direct rival to the Lockheed Martin C130 and the Kawasaki, and it is ideal for multiple tasks.

Since this aircraft is being upgraded with a new avionics system that makes it even better, Embraer has experience in the aviation industry.

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the Government of Brazil ordered 28 C-390s with the intention of progressively replacing the Brazilian Air Force’s cargo aircraft fleet, including its C-130s. The first C-390 was officially delivered to the Brazilian Air Force on 4 September 2019. The fleet of C-390s will be operated from Anápolis Air Force Base by the 1st Troop Transportation Group (1º GTT) Zeus and in Rio de Janeiro by the 1st/1st GT Gordo. The C-390 has been marketed as a jet-powered alternative to the C-130 Hercules produced by Lockheed Martin. In April 2013, Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and the Czech Republic signed agreements for a total of 60 C-390s.

Japan’s Kawasaki C-2

It is a medium-sized, twin-turboprop, long-range, high-speed military transport aircraft designed and produced by Kawasaki Aerospace Company. The C-2 officially started working for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in June 2016. In comparison with the older C-1 that it replaces, the C-2 can carry payloads up to four times heavier, such as MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries and Mitsubishi H-60 helicopters. Between 2020 and 2030, Kawasaki said there would be a need for up to 100 freighters that could handle large loads. The Japanese Ministry of Defense declared the C-2’s development to be complete on March 27, 2017.

Maximum takeoff weight of 2,300 meters and a maximum payload of 37,600 kilogram Field Length for Takeoff at 141 Tonnes (310,851 lb) ability to travel on international flight routes. Two General Electric CF6-80C2K turbofan engines power the C-2. While the Kawasaki P-1 and the C-2’s fuselage share some components, the C-2’s fuselage is significantly larger allowing a huge internal cargo deck, which is equipped with an automated loading/unloading system to lessen the burden on humans and ground equipment.

According to reports, Kawasaki has been eager to sell the C-2 outside of the domestic market. The C-2 has few competitors on the global market because it is one of just a few production-level aircraft that can perform its duty in the strategic airlift role, together with the Airbus A400M Atlas and the Ilyushin Il-76. In 2021, the C-2 was promoted at the Dubai Airshow to interested countries, including the UAE.

KC390 and C2 aircraft Specification

The C2 can transport 120 personnel, compared to the KC 390s 80.
Additionally, KC 390 can hold up to 7 463 L pallets, whereas C2 can hold up to 8 463 L pallets.
The Kawasaki C2 is 144 feet long, whereas the Embraer KC 390 is 115 feet long.
The C2 has a wingspan of 145 feet, while the KC 390’s is 115 feet.
The C2 is 46 feet 7 inches tall, while the Embraer has a height of 38 feet.
Additionally, the C2 has a take-off weight of 141,400 kg compared to the KC 390’s maximum take-off weight of around 86,999 kg.
The KC 390 can hold 23,000 kg of fuel, whereas the C2 can hold 34,523 kg.
Two General Electric Cf6-80 turbofan engines, each capable of producing 265.7 kilotons of thrust, are used to power the Kawasaki C2.
The IAE International Aero Engines powerplant that is used in the Embraer KC 390 can generate 139.4-kilo newtons of thrust from each engine.
The Kawasaki C2 can travel at a top speed of about 920 km/h, whereas the Embraer C390 can travel at a top speed of 988 km/h.
The Kawasaki C2 has a maximum range of 7,600 km (20 tonnes), while the Embraer KC 390 has a maximum range of 5,820 km (14 tonnes).
The Kawaski C2 has an 8,500-kilometer ferry range, whereas the Embraer has a 9,800-kilometer range.
The KC 390 can reach a height of 36,000 ft, whereas Kawaski C2 has a service ceiling of 43000 ft.
There is an in-flight refueling system on each plane.

Conclusion :

Each aircraft is the pinnacle of its class and of technology. However, size does matter; the Kawasaki has a far greater range and cargo capacity than the KC 390 aircraft.
Comparing the two aircraft, the KC 390 is less expensive than the C2, making it more accessible to developing nations.

According to the most recent updates, the KC 390 will cost approximately $85 million, and the Kawasaki C2 will cost approximately $100 million.

Specifications	Embraer KC-390	Kawasaki C-2
Crew	3	3
Length	35.2 m (115ft)	43.9 m (144ft)
Wingspan	35.05 m (115 ft)	44.4 m (145ft)
Height	11.84 m (38ft)	14.2 m (46ft)
Max takeoff weight	86,999 kg (191,800 lb)	41,400 kg (311,734 lb)
Powerplant	2 × IAE V2500-E5 turbofan, 139.4 kN	2 × General Electric CF6-80C2K1F turbofan engines, 265.7 kN
Maximum speed	988 km/h (614 mph, 533 kn)	920 km/h (570 mph, 500 kn)
Cruise speed	870 km/h (540 mph, 470 kn)	890 km/h (550 mph, 480 kn)
Ferry range	8,500 km (5,300 mi, 4,600 nmi)	9,800 km (6,100 mi, 5,300 nmi)
Service ceiling	11,000 m (36,000 ft)	13,100 m (43,000ft)

Aerospace

Austrian Ministry of Defense selects the C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft

Published

6 days ago

September 20, 2023

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Embraer Concludes Flight Tests for Firefighting Capability for the C-390 Millennium

The Austrian Ministry of Defense announced today the decision to select the C-390 Millennium aircraft as its new tactical transport solution. Embraer is honored to be chosen to support this important Air Force in Europe.

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Austria joins Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, and the Netherlands as the future operators of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission platform, an aircraft that is rapidly redefining the standards of tactical transport in the world defense market.

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Embraer is ready to support the Austrian Ministry of Defense and Air Force in order to meet the demanding requirements of their acquisition process and is prepared to further strengthen the relationship with this nation.

Aerospace

Meet Turkish Newest Helicopter T925 Utility Helicopter

Published

3 months ago

June 28, 2023

Dawal

Turkish TAI is one of the companies in the aerospace industry that is developing the fastest since it is releasing back-to-back aircraft for the defense industry. The KAAN 5th generation fighter, UAV, and other fighter jets were just recently launched. It is now getting ready to demonstrate its medium-capacity helicopter in competition with the Mi 17.

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For the first time, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is displaying the T925 Utility Helicopter on a full scale. The remarkable TAI products ANKA, AKSUNGUR, T929 Attack Helicopter, and Unmanned Cargo Helicopter are shown alongside the helicopter, which has the tail number “TC-925,” in the static area.

The first flight is scheduled to take place after the T925’s manufacture is finished, which is expected to happen in 2024.

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Temel Kotil, the general manager of TAI, had previously declared that the T925’s inaugural flight would occur on March 18 of that year.

Turkish Aerospace has spent many years developing its idea for a large helicopter. Prior to now, it was believed to be primarily focused on military requirements, possibly displacing larger helicopters currently in use by Turkey’s military.

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The Gökbey has a main rotor diameter of 13.20 m and is 15.87 m long, whereas the T925, also known as General Purpose II by Turkish Aerospace Industries CEO Temel Kotil, is 19.95 m long and has a main rotor diameter of 17.3 m. According to Temel Kotil, the General Purpose II actually fills a requirement for expanded transport capacity, notably in terms of passengers. Whereas the T625 can carry 12, the T925 will be able to carry 18.

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Performance-wise, the General Purpose II will be inferior to the Gökbey with a range of 370.4 km and an operational range of up to 3 hours. The service ceiling will be 20,000 feet (or 6096 meters).

transport of troops and equipment,
search, and rescue,
VIP transport,
firefighting,
medical transport.

TAI has got more attention from the industry and which is also served the best in class categories. Current plans call for the production of around 24 Gokbey helicopters per year in 2025 and ramping up to as many as 40 a year in 2027.

Aircraft comparison

Aircraft comparisons between the Chinese-built comac C919 and the Boeing 737 max 8

Published

9 months ago

January 6, 2023

Dawal

In this post, we’ll compare two narrow-body aircraft, one from the United States (the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft) and one from China (the Comac C919 aircraft), which was just domestically manufactured.

China is seeking a larger market to supply its aircraft to domestic and foreign customers. Eastern China Airlines has recently received delivery of its first aircraft. With regard to its Boeing 737 segment of aircraft, Boeing already holds the largest market share. Undoubtedly, if the Comac aircraft becomes widely used, Boeing may lose market share in China.

Let’s analyze the specifications of both aircraft.

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Boeing B737-8.

The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, a narrow-body airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), a division of the American company Boeing. The first MAX 8 was delivered in May 2017 to Malindo Air, which began using it on May 22, 2017. A MAX 8 carrying 162 passengers on a 3,000 nautical mile (5,600 km) flight is anticipated to burn 1.8 percent less fuel than an airplane with blended winglets.

Compared to the A320neo, the MAX 8 is heavier at takeoff and has a lower empty weight. During a test flight for Aviation Week, the aircraft was flying at a less-than-ideal height while cruising at a real airspeed of 449 knots (832 km/h) and weighing 140,500 pounds (63,700 kg). The Boeing 737 MAX 8 completed its first flight test in La Paz, Bolivia. The 13,300-foot altitude at El Alto International Airport tested the MAX’s capability to take off and land at high altitudes.

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In early 2017, a new B737-8 was valued at $52.85 million, rising to below $54.5 million by mid-2018, and the latest version is having a 200 Seater variant under construction for Ryanair. With a 160-passenger capacity, the 737-8 has so far been the most popular model.

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Comac C919

A narrow-body airliner called the Comac C919 was created by the Chinese company Comac, and it had its inaugural flight on May 5, 2017. Not early than 2022 or 2023 is anticipated for the first commercial deliveries of the aircraft to China Eastern Airlines. Comac had 1008 pledges as of the end of August 2018, including 305 firm orders, many of which came from Chinese leasing companies or airlines.

At Shanghai Pudong International Airport, the C919 successfully completed its first pre-delivery flight test. According to Comac, the aircraft successfully finished a three-hour test session on May 14, 2022. This year will see the delivery of the aircraft in the livery of the Chinese company OTT Airlines, a division of China Eastern. The aircraft was listed in May 2022 for 653 million yuan (US$95 million), nearly matching the prices of the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max rivals and more than double the earlier estimate of US$50 million.

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The C919 has a lower maximum fuel capacity than the A320 and 737-800, As a result, the normal variant’s range is only 2,200 nm and the extended range variants is 3,000 nm, respectively. Because the C919 was built to accommodate more passengers than the Boeing 737-800 in a standard all-economy configuration, COMAC was able to expand the fuel capacity and, consequently, the range of the aircraft.

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Here are some of the differences between the Boeing 737-8 and the Comac C919:

Manufacturing: The Boeing 737-8 is manufactured by Boeing, a US-based aerospace corporation, while the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), a Chinese state-owned aircraft manufacturer, the Comac C919.
History: The Boeing 737 is a well-known aircraft model that has been in service for almost 50 years, whereas the Comac C919 is a newer aircraft that is currently in development.
Size: The Comac C919 is slightly smaller than the Boeing 737-8, with a seating capacity of up to 210 people compared to the 737-8’s 174 seats.
Range: The Boeing 737-8 has a range of about 6,570 km (3,550 nmi), whereas the Comac C919 has a range of about 5,576 km (3,011 nmi)
Engines: The Boeing 737-8 is powered by CFM International LEAP engines, while the Comac C919 is powered by CFM International LEAP-1C engines.
Cost: The Comac C919 is generally considered to be less expensive than the Boeing 737-8, with a list price of approximately $95 million compared to the $99.7 million list price of the 737-8.
Orders: The Boeing 737-8 has over 5,800 orders from airlines all over the world, while the Comac C919 has over 800 orders.
Customers: The Boeing 737-8 is used by various airlines, including several major worldwide carriers, but the Comac C919 is mostly used by Chinese airlines.
Certification: The Boeing 737-8 has been certified by aviation authorities worldwide, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), while the Comac C919 is still in the certification process.
Performance: The Boeing 737-8 has a proven track record of reliability and performance, but the Comac C919 is still in the midst of demonstrating its potential.

Specifications	B737-8	C919
Length	129 ft (39.47 m)	127.6 ft (38.9 m)
Wingspan	117 ft (35.92m)	117.5 ft (35.8 m)
MTOW	182,200 lb (82,600 kg)	159,835 lb (72,500 kg)
Maximum Payload	46,040 lb (20,880 kg)	45,000 lb (20,400 kg)
Range	3,550 nmi (6,570 km)	2,200 nmi (4,075 km)
Cruise	Mach 0.79 (453 kn; 839 km/h)	Mach 0.785 (450 kn; 834 km/h)
Takeoff	8,300 ft (2,500 m)	6,600 ft (2,000 m)
Landing	5,000 ft (1,500 m)	5,200 ft (1,600 m)
height	40 ft (12.29m)	39.2 ft (11.95 m)