CASA/IPTN CN-235 MPA

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

crew2 pilots + mission crew of 4-6
range4,500 km
engine2x General Electric CT7-9C3 turboprop (1,870 shp each)
length21.4 m
sensorsFLIR/EO turret, APS-134 or similar maritime search radar, sonobuoys optional
wingspan25.81 m
endurance10+ hours
max_speed460 km/h

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