Airbus offers C295 military transport aircraft to Turkish Gendarmerie
Airbus introduced its multi-purpose military transport aircraft C295 at the Gendarmerie Aviation Command. In their presentations, Airbus executives gave detailed information about the C295, the multi-purpose military transport aircraft they proposed for the needs of the gendarmerie organization. (AA Photo)
Airbus has introduced its C295 military transport aircraft to the Turkish Gendarmerie Aviation Command during an event at the Guvercinlik Campus in Ankara, Türkiye.
The event, organized by JAVDES Group, brought together Airbus Defense and Space representatives and key defense industry stakeholders.
Modernization efforts highlighted by JAVDES
JAVDES Group General Manager Ufuk Soyluoglu praised the Turkish Gendarmerie Aviation Command’s advancements over the last decade.
He attributed these achievements to modern training methods, simulation systems, and collaboration with the defense industry.
“The Gendarmerie has showcased exceptional capability in disaster relief operations, such as earthquake response, forest fire management, and search-and-rescue efforts,” Soyluoglu said.
He also emphasized the Gendarmerie’s role in driving domestic defense projects, including the development of the Gokbey helicopter.
C295 aircraft features and capabilities
Airbus representatives provided an in-depth overview of the C295’s versatility and technological strengths:
- Cargo and personnel transport: The aircraft features a 12.69-meter cargo cabin capable of carrying 70 passengers, 49 paratroopers, or up to 24 stretchers with 7 medical personnel for evacuation missions.
- Operational flexibility: The C295 can operate on short and unpaved runways and is designed for special operations, firefighting, and maritime surveillance missions.
- Integration with Turkish Defense Systems: The aircraft is compatible with Turkish missile systems, including CIRIT, L-UMTAS, and TEBER.
- Global use: The C295 has been adopted by 37 countries, with 301 units currently in operation worldwide.
A strategic partnership for aviation modernization
Soyluoglu described the collaboration with Airbus as part of a broader vision to modernize the Gendarmerie’s aviation capabilities.
“We are aligning the aviation goals of industry players with the ‘Steel Wings’ vision, creating auxiliary equipment, and reinvesting revenue into the Gendarmerie’s missions. Airbus’s contributions are a key part of this vision,” he said.
Following the event, participants toured the Gendarmerie’s aviation assets, including the newly added domestically produced Gokbey helicopter.
