Article Posted on : - Jun 07, 2012

An Airbus Military photo.

MADRID (BNS): Airbus Military has received an order from the Cameroon Air Force to supply a CN235 medium transport aircraft.

The company announced the contract on Wednesday, without disclosing financial details.

The CN235 is a light tactical transport aircraft capable of carrying up to six tonnes of freight or 40 passengers. With a maximum cruise speed of 240 kt (450 km/h), the airlifter can take off from, and land on, short, semi-prepared runways with soft surfaces.

"Versatility, and low maintenance and operating costs were key factors in the Cameroon Air Force's selection of the CN235, which will be used to modernise its transport fleet," Airbus Military said.

With the latest contract, the company has secured a total of 276 orders for the CN235 aircraft from 43 operators around the world in both transport and surveillance roles, emphasising its market-leading capabilities in both sectors.

The CN235 is currently in service in 28 countries, operating in the most demanding conditions from extreme cold to hot deserts, and has accumulated more than one million flight hours, the company said.