The Portuguese Air Power has taken supply of its first-ever KC-390 navy transport plane from Brazilian aerospace agency Embraer.
The plane is a part of a 2019 deal signed between the 2 international locations for 5 KC-390s.
The settlement additionally covers the availability of a simulator for use by the air pressure throughout coaching.
Earlier than deployment, the transport plane can be built-in with NATO-standard tools for improved efficiency.
It’ll additionally await certification by the Portuguese Nationwide Aeronautical Authority for its first official navy flight in Portuguese airspace.
The latest supply makes the nation the primary European operator of the plane.
KC-390 Transport Plane
Embraer’s KC-390 is a medium-weight plane designed to move troops and cargo weighing as much as 26 tons (23,586 kilograms/ 57,320 kilos).
Powered by a twin turbofan engine, the airframe options fly-by-wire know-how for optimized mission outcomes whereas lowering pilot workload.
Its cockpit has a high-performance evening imaginative and prescient imaging system and high-resolution shows.
The KC-390 is supplied with a self-protection suite together with a radar warning receiver, a missile method warning system, and a laser warning system.
The plane can even perform missions together with humanitarian assist, medical evacuation, and aerial refueling.
