CASA C-212 Aviocar

CASA C-212 Aviocar

Type: transport

Domain: air

Country of Origin: Spain

Manufacturer: Navantia

Overview

Spanish twin-turboprop light transport aircraft providing Suriname Air Force with tactical airlift capability. Suriname operates CASA C-212 Aviocar procured from Spain. Features twin turboprop engines, rear loading ramp, STOL capability, approximately 2.7-tonne payload, robust design. Designed for tactical transport in regions with limited infrastructure. Critical for Surinamese operations accessing remote jungle airstrips and riverine communities across densely forested interior. Employed for troop transport, cargo delivery, medical evacuation, border patrol, counter-narcotics support, disaster relief. Spanish technology provides proven reliable platform with global operations record. However, aging airframe requires maintenance given limited defense budget. Represents Surinamese minimal military investment reflecting small population and limited threats. Essential for projecting sovereignty over vast interior territory. Symbolizes Spanish defense industry export success supplying smaller nations. Complements helicopters providing fixed-wing tactical airlift. Future modernization uncertain given budget constraints.

Technical Specifications

crew2
typeSTOL Light Utility Transport
range~1,760 km
length16.15 m
engines2x Garrett TPE331-10R-513C turboprop (900 shp each)
capacity26 troops or 2,800 kg cargo
wingspan20.28 m
max_speed370 km/h
manufacturerCASA (now Airbus Military), Spain

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