TAI CN-235

Overview

The TAI CN-235 is a twin-turboprop medium-range transport and maritime patrol aircraft co-produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Spain's CASA under license. Turkey operates multiple variants: tactical transport for the Turkish Air Force and Army, and the MELTEM-III maritime patrol aircraft (CN-235 MPA) for the Turkish Naval Air Command equipped with a 360° surveillance radar, FLIR, ESM, and sonobuoy dispensers for ASW operations. TAI produces and maintains the aircraft domestically, having manufactured over 50 airframes. The CN-235 is used in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Operators

• Türkiye
• Spain
• Indonesia
• Morocco
• Pakistan
• South Korea
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Oman
• Jordan

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