IAF Leans Towards C-390M for Multi-Role Transport Aircraft Tender

SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

Initial assessments by Indian Air Force (IAF) officials suggest that the Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft might be the most feasible option for its Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA) program, according to IAF sources speaking to idrw.org.

Speaking on condition of anonymity to idrw.org, IAF officials highlighted the C-390M’s design as a key factor in its favour. These officials believe the C-390M’s design offers greater potential for multi-role development compared to that can be used to develop Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) or Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) platforms.