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
• Mozambique
  • Mozambique 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

See Also

Related Development

• CASA C-295
• CASA HC-144 Ocean Sentry
• Indonesian Aerospace N-245