CASA/IPTN CN-235 MPA
Type: Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Germany / France / Spain
Manufacturer: Airbus Defence and Space
First Deployed: 1988
Overview
The CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft is co-produced by CASA of Spain and IPTN (now PT Dirgantara Indonesia), making it one of the rare cases of genuine technology transfer and domestic production. Indonesia uses the CN-235 MPA variant with maritime surveillance radar and search/rescue equipment to monitor its vast archipelagic waters across 5 million square kilometers of maritime territory. The domestic production capability is a key strategic asset.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 pilots + mission crew of 4-6 |
|---|---|
| range | 4,500 km |
| engine | 2x General Electric CT7-9C3 turboprop (1,870 shp each) |
| length | 21.4 m |
| sensors | FLIR/EO turret, APS-134 or similar maritime search radar, sonobuoys optional |
| wingspan | 25.81 m |
| endurance | 10+ hours |
| max_speed | 460 km/h |
Operators
- Indonesia
- Spain
- Turkey
- Pakistan
- Morocco
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
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