Embraer highlights the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities

The KC-390 Millennium is a medium airlifter and tanker designed and built in the 21st century – a multi-mission jet by design that offers greater performance and has achieved an outstanding mission availability rate of 99% with low operational costs. This means multi-mission capability and interoperability are built-in by design, enabling the aircraft to be ready for all mission profiles by Air Forces.

The aircraft has the range and speed of a turbofan allowing it to operate as a strategic asset, reducing the enroute travel time while being able to leverage quick turnaround times to deliver more. At the same time, the KC-390 has the cargo handling ability to be a tactical airlifter, handling a diverse range of payloads and performing a wide variety of missions, from precision airdrop to humanitarian aid and medical evacuation. The aircraft can accomplish personnel airdrops up to 36,000 ft. All of that combined with the ability to land on unprepared runways, enhanced low speed handling characteristics and the ability of rapid aircraft mission reconfiguration between airdrop, firefighting, and air-to-air refueling (fast jet and rotary wing), make the KC-390 a truly versatile multi-mission platform ideal for special forces worldwide.

Embraer’s KC-390 is also equipped with a modern and comprehensive suite of sensors and communication equipment that support vital connectivity between aircraft, operational commands, and troops on the ground. Additionally, KC-390’s robust integrated electronic warfare and self-protection system drive survivability.

Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium is quickly becoming the aircraft of choice among NATO members and allies in Europe, contributing to the modernization of their armed forces while adding new capabilities and enhancing interoperability across allied forces. The aircraft is already in operation with Brazil, Portugal, and Hungary, has been ordered by the Netherlands, Austria, and Czech Republic, and was recently selected by Sweden and Slovakia for their national defense needs. South Korea rounds out the growing list of nations that have opted for the KC-390.

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