CASA/IPTN CN-235

The CASA/IPTN CN-235 is a medium-range twin-engined transport aircraft that was jointly developed by Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA) of Spain and Indonesian manufacturer IPTN, as a regional airliner and military transport. Its primary military roles include maritime patrol, surveillance, and air transport. Its largest user is Turkey which has 59 aircraft.

Variants

 * CN-235-100: Initial production version (15 built by each company), with GE CT7-7A engines.
 * CN-235-100/110: Generally as series 10, but with GE CT7-9C engines in new composites nacelles; replaced Series 10 in 1988 from 31st production aircraft. Series 100 is Spanish-built, series 110 Indonesian-built, with improved electrical, warning and environmental systems.
 * CN-235-200/220: Improved version. Structural reinforcements to cater for higher operating weights, aerodynamic improvements to wing leading-edges and rudder, reduced field length requirements and much-increased range with maximum payload. Series 200 is Spanish-built, Series 220 Indonesian-built.
 * CN-235-300: CASA Modification of 200/220 series, with the Honeywell International Corp. avionics suite. Other features include improved pressurization and provision for optional twin-nosewheel installation.
 * CN-235-330 Phoenix: Modification of Series 200/220, offered by IPTN with new Honeywell avionics, ARL-2002 EW system and 16.800 kg/37.037 lb MTOW, to Royal Australian Air Force to meet Project Air 5190 tactical airlift requirement, but was forced by financial constraints to withdraw in 1998.
 * CN-235 MPA: Maritime patrol version with 6 hardpoints to carry the AM39 Exocet missiles or Mk.46 torpedoes.
 * HC-144 Ocean Sentry: United States Coast Guard designation for a planned twenty-two aircraft fleet bought to replace the small HU-25 Guardian business-style jets. As of 2010, twelve had been delivered.
 * AC-235: A light gunship modified with integrated weapons pylons to carry AGM-114 missiles and 70mm rockets, has a side-mounted 30mm cannon, and a Synthetic aperture radar. The collaborative effort was made by King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau of Jordan, and the US Defense company Orbital ATK.

Users

 * Austria
 * Austrian Air Force
 * Bangladesh
 * Bangladesh Army
 * Botswana
 * Botswana Defence Force Air Wing
 * Brunei
 * Royal Brunei Air Force
 * Burkina Faso
 * Burkina Faso Armed Forces
 * Cameroon
 * Cameroon Air Force
 * Chile
 * Chilean Army
 * Colombia
 * Colombian Air Force
 * Colombian National Armada
 * Ecuador
 * Ecuadorian Air Force
 * Ecuadorian Navy
 * France
 * French Air Force
 * Gabon
 * Gabonese Air Force
 * Indonesia
 * Indonesian Air Force
 * Indonesian Navy
 * Ireland
 * Irish Air Corps
 * Jordan
 * Royal Jordanian Air Force
 * Republic of Korea
 * Korean Coast Guard
 * Republic of Korea Air Force
 * Malaysia
 * Royal Malaysian Air Force
 * Mexico
 * Mexican Air Force
 * Mexican Federal Police
 * Mexican Navy
 * Morocco
 * Royal Moroccan Air Force
 * Oman
 * Royal Oman Police
 * Pakistan
 * Pakistan Air Force
 * Panama
 * Panama National Guard
 * Papua New Guinea
 * Papua New Guinea Defence Force
 * Saudi Arabia
 * Royal Saudi Air Force
 * Senegal
 * Senegalese Air Force
 * South Africa
 * South African Air Force
 * Spain
 * Sociedad de Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima
 * Spanish Air Force
 * Spanish Civil Guard
 * Thailand
 * Royal Thai Air Force
 * Royal Thai Police
 * Turkey
 * Turkish Air Force
 * Turkish Army
 * Turkish Navy
 * United Arab Emirates
 * United Arab Emirates Air Force
 * United States
 * United States Air Force
 * United States Coast Guard
 * Yemen
 * Yemen Air Force