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A look back at the glorious history of IAF's Avro 748, which will now be replaced with Airbus C-295
FirstpostThe Avro Hawker Siddeley HS748, a twin-engine turboprop military transport and freighter of British origin, has been used by the Indian Air Force since the 1960s. Now, the IAF will replace this ageing fleet with the Airbus’ C-295, which will be manufactured in Vadodara It’s time to bid adieu to the Indian Air Force’s Avro 748 planes. Before the new planes take on the ‘tasks’ of the ageing fleet, let’s take a look at Hawker Siddeley 748, which served the Indian Air Force with distinction. Specifications HS 748 Series 2A Powerplant Two 2,280 eshp Rolls-Royce R.Da.7 Dart Mk 534-2 or Mk 532-2L Span 98 ft 6 in Maximum Weight 46,500 lb Capacity Two flight crew, 40 – 48 passengers, or mixed passenger/freight layout Cruise Speed 280 mph Range 1,066 miles with full payload and reserves; 1,796 miles with full fuel, 7,800 lb payload and reserves With inputs from agencies Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here.
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