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C-390 MILLENNIUM: The State-of-the-art Tactical Aircraft
The 2019 Dubai Airshow has just witnessed Boeing and Embraer announce the launch of a joint venture (JV) to produce the multi-role airlifter C-390 Millennium. The tactical transport aircraft has been designed to set new category standards while presenting the lowest life-cycle cost.
The MILLENNIUM pairs airlift and air mobility with increased mobility, rugged design, higher flexibility, proven technology and easier maintenance. It has the flexibility for aerial refuelling, cargo and troop transport, search and rescue, aerial firefighting and humanitarian missions.
Offering unrivalled strategic, operational and tactical logistic support with unmatched speed and range, the C-390 MILLENNIUM cruises at 0.80 Mach to deliver more payload to military everywhere at a rate faster than any airplane in the medium airlift market.
Rugged MILLENIUM Design
The C-390 MILLENNIUM has a strong and durable airframe for semi-prepared and damaged runways in harsh environments varying from the hot and humid Amazon forest to the freezing cold Antarctic continent, as well as hot and sandy desert conditions.
The C-390 MILLENNIUM achieves operational capacity through a combination of a highly capable structure and landing gear designed to operate and reduce damage on soft and unpaved or small and austere semi-prepared airfields. The engines are mounted in a forward elevated position to prevent the ingress of debris.
Aside from operating on the worst runway defined by MIL-A-008866B, the MILLENNIUM can perform 10 passes at a CBR 4 airfield for operations on loose fine sand or soft clay. The C-390 has excellent manoeuvrability on airfields with limited space and no parking facilities, operating from a 4,000 ft (CFL*) semi-prepared soft airstrip (CBR-6: compacted sand-clay soils) carrying 12 metric tonnes of cargo to a distance of 500 nm.
Containing wide chord metallic fan blades and Part 33 certified engine, the IAE V2500-E5 engine has minimum FOD ingestion and Optimum position (high ground clearance and forward mounted). The MILLENNIUM’s aerodynamic configuration reduces drag for high speed and high-altitude cruise capabilities, providing enough lift for low-speed operations such as helicopter aerial refuelling and short airstrip operation.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Building upon decades of development experience, the C-390 MILLENNIUM provides significantly reduced crew workload, efficiency and precision for the mission accomplishment. Meanwhile, the FLY-BY-WIRE flight control technology enables pilots to tailor the system to the mission and safely fly to the limits of the flight envelope.
The fully interactive and CNS/ATM compliant Pro-Line Fusion avionics Suite then delivers intuitive Human Machine Interfaces to enhance productivity and safety. The optional third crew station in the cockpit is equipped with an integrated display, communication system and mission controls to support efficient coordination on advanced missions.
The MILLENNIUM’s Dual Head-up Displays with Enhanced Vision System improves situational awareness significantly in critical scenarios, such as in low visibility conditions. A fully integrated Onboard Maintenance System then provides diagnostic information to the maintenance crews, facilitating troubleshooting activities, reducing cost and downtime, and achieving airline level availability.
Invaluable Strut Stabiliser
Commanded from the Loadmaster Station, the Hydraulic Strut Stabiliser feature is vital for remote and autonomous operation. It reduces time on the ground while minimising vulnerability in hostile environments.
Four Wheels Landing Gear
A Four-Wheel Bogie Type Main Landing Gear provides efficient flotation capabilities for soft airfields (CBR-4) and shock-absorbing capabilities for damaged runways. It also supports the aircraft’s deployment to unassisted and remote locations.
Air Conditioning Comfort
The C-390 MILLENNIUM Air Conditioning and Pressurisation System offers precise temperature and low cabin altitude control. The aircraft’s wider cross section and heated cargo compartment floor also enhances comfort during Medevac and Troop Transport Missions.
Tactical Radar and Protection
The C-390 MILLENNIUM is equipped with advanced Tactical Radar, featuring Spot SAR (Spotlight Synthetic Aperture Radar), weather, air-to-air, navigation, air-to-ground and high-resolution modes. The C-390’s Self- Protection System combines a broad range of Detection & Declaration devices (Radar Warning, Laser Warning and Missile Approach Warning) with capable Countermeasures (Chaff & Flare and DIRCM) for enhanced security in hostile scenarios.
Multi-Mission Systems
The MILLENNIUM has multi-mission capabilities thanks to the integration of multiple sensors, while tactical SAR Radar, EO/IR Pod and Mission Computers allow flexible deployment in a variety of scenarios.
In air delivery missions, the Continuous Computed Drop Point (CCDP) algorithm uses altitude, speed and wind to define the optimum release point and reach the drop zone, allowing for manual or automatic cargo release. The MILLENNIUM’s interior, exterior and cockpit systems are fully Night Vision compatible.
Advanced Cargo Handling System
The MILLENNIUM can carry heavy combat vehicles up to 26 metric tonnes (57,320 lb), with an unobstructed cargo compartment of 169 m³ volume (5,970 ft³) providing extra room for over-and-outsize cargo. It can accommodate combinations of vehicles, cargo on pallets, troops, medical patients and auxiliary fuel tanks.
The advanced Cargo Handling System (CHS) merges software-controlled cargo locking with mechanical cargo-handling solutions, designed to be easily reconfigured without the need for special tools. The cargo floor can be changed from flat to a roller configuration with the flip-over capability.
The C-390 is equipped with a long cargo ramp to facilitate the boarding of taller vehicles, so reducing the cargo loading/unloading angle. The aircraft also features hydraulic stabiliser struts and cargo winch to minimise ground time.
The cargo floor itself is designed with the strength to transport heavy-tracked and wheeled vehicles up to 26,000 kg (57,320 lb), while an optimised tie-down grid of rings with 10,000 lb and 25,000 lb of restraint in any direction ensures quick configurations change and significant cargo load flexibility. In addition to necessary features like tie-down rings, roller trays, cargo guidance and restraint systems, the MILLENNIUM is fully compatible with the existing military airlift equipment, such as type V platforms, 463L pallets, A-22 CDS bundles and ground support loaders.
The C-390 can easily carry Boxer 8x8, Stryker with armour, BMP-3 Light Tank, Patria AMV 8x8, S70-A Blackhawk, Oshkosh M-ATV Vehicles, M113 vehicles, 2 x 20 ft ISO Containers and Humvees.
Multiple Mission Modules
Being a highly flexible, multi-mission platform with the lowest life cycle cost in the medium airlift market, the C-390 MILLENNIUM offers the following mission configurations:
Combat Ops: With continuous 3G Envelope Protection, low speed capability and Advanced Brake System and High Efficiency Spoilers, the basic C-390 design increases the aircraft survivability level, while the MILLENNIUM can be equipped with a complete self-protection suite (SPS) to increase survivability levels.
Air Drop Precision: The MILLENNIUM’s aerial delivery system provides remote and automatic release of cargo in flight at low and high altitudes. The Loadmaster can control and operate the Cargo Handling System from a protected station, enhancing system situational awareness and allowing efficient handling or deployment of cargo.
Air-To-Air Refuelling: The C-390 MILLENNIUM has day and night aerial refuelling capability with observer windows and night vision cameras. It can be equipped with advanced refuelling pods (Cobham 912E Series) that meet the high-performance criteria of the aircraft to provide a lightweight and efficient solution. Each pod provides fuel transfer up to 400 USgpm, while removable auxiliary fuel tanks can be installed in the fuselage to expand the aircraft fuel offload capacity or range performance.
Aeromedical Evacuation: The MILLENNIUM provides support for ground operations or disaster relief missions transporting wounded survivors or casualties. The C-390 can be configured to carry up to 74 litters (STANAG 2040) and eight additional members, including medical attendants and necessary life-supporting equipment.
Search and Rescue Missions: Every minute counts to save lives during search and rescue missions. The C-390 MILLENNIUM’s turbo fan engines provide unmatched speed compared with other aircraft, while the aircraft can be equipped with a complete set of equipment to support search and rescue missions.
Humanitarian Aid: The C-390 is designed, built and certified to deliver the fastest response for humanitarian assistance, disaster relief missions and stability operations. In a world where climate change, conflicts and natural disasters pose an increasing threat, the ability to deliver fast and effective assistance determines success in saving lives, providing shelter and restoring services.
Aerial Firefighting: When equipped with a roll-on-roll-off firefighting system, the C-390 MILLENNIUM is an important aerial resource for firefighters in battling wildfires, dropping water or fire retardants. The MILLENNIUM’s fly-by-wire provides outstanding manoeuvrability at low speed and low altitude to fly over wildfire areas and increase mission efficiency.
Fundamental Dual Certification Approach
THE C-390 MILLENNIUM is full military certified. This hybrid process combines the efforts of both civil and military airworthiness authorities, ensuring that the aircraft can safely accomplish all its military missions.
The C-390 MILLENNIUM basic platform has been certified by the Brazilian Civil Airworthiness authority to FAA 14 CFR Part 25 standards. The military certification complements the civil certification with military standards, specifications and criteria in order to cover the accomplishment of military missions and account for military items and systems.
The C-390 MILLENNIUM design has thus made maintainability a major requirement. Employing ultra-efficient methods such as MSG-3, tools and experience, the aircraft’s maintenance has now been substantially facilitated and optimised to minimise cost and downtime.
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