Transall C-160 | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 프랑스-독일 |
| 역할 | 수송 항공기 |
| 첫 비행 | 1963년 2월 25일 |
| 내장 | 214 |
Tthe 트랜스올 C-160 (종종 C.160 또는 간단히 Transall)은 프랑스와 독일의 합작 투자로 설계 및 생산 된 군용 수송기입니다. Transall은 MBB, Aerospatiale 및 VFW-Fokker로 구성된 특별히 구성된 컨소시엄 Transporter Allianz의 약자입니다. 처음에는 프랑스와 독일 공군의 현대식 화물 항공기에 대한 요구 사항을 충족하기 위해 개발되었습니다. 남아프리카 공화국과 터키로의 수출 판매도 이루어졌으며, 소수의 민간 사업자에게도 수출이 이루어졌다.
| C-160R Transall | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 마인더트 드 브리즈 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 53 |
참고 항목:
The European Workhorse
Tthe 트랜스올 C-160 (Transport Allianz) was born from a unique post-war collaboration between France and West Germany. Designed specifically to replace the Nord Noratlas, it was built to operate from short, semi-prepared strips in harsh environments—from the Saharan sands to the Alpine snow. While it shares a similar silhouette to the American C-130 Hercules, the Transall is a twin-engine design optimized for European and African logistical requirements, known for its incredible stability at low speeds and its rugged, “unbreakable” landing gear.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (C-160NG) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Tactical Transport / Multi-role Support |
| 승무원 | 3 (Two Pilots and one Flight Engineer) |
| First Flight | February 25, 1963 |
| 동력 장치 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne Mk.22 turboprops |
| Horsepower | 6,100 shp (4,549 kW) per engine |
| 최대 속도 | 320 mph (513 km/h) |
| Max Payload | 35,275 lbs (16,000 kg) |
| Service Ceiling | 27,000 feet (8,230 m) |
Tactical Design & Versatility
- High-Flotation Landing Gear: The C-160’s landing gear is a marvel of engineering, featuring large, low-pressure tires that retract into prominent “sponsons” on the side of the fuselage. This allows the plane to land on soft mud or deep sand without sinking.
- The “Gabriel” & “Astout” Variants: France developed highly specialized versions, including the C-160G Gabriel for electronic intelligence (ELINT) and the C-160H Astarté, which served as a flying communications relay for the French nuclear submarine fleet.
- Rolls-Royce Tyne Engines: The massive 18-foot (5.5m) four-bladed propellers provide immense low-speed thrust, giving the Transall impressive STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) performance, often outperforming the C-130 on very short strips.
- Air-to-Air Refueling: The second-generation C-160NG (Nouvelle Génération) introduced a prominent refueling probe above the cockpit and the ability to act as a tanker themselves, extending the reach of French operations in Africa.
A Legacy of Service
- African Operations: The Transall was the backbone of French operations in Africa (Operation Serval and Barkhane) for decades, earning the nickname “The Angel” from troops on the ground for its reliability in delivering supplies and evacuating the wounded.
- Humanitarian Hero: During the 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia, C-160s from Germany and France flew thousands of “low-level” drops of food and supplies into remote villages where no runways existed.
- The Retirement: After nearly 60 years of service, the C-160 was officially retired by the Luftwaffe in 2021 and the French Air Force in 2022, replaced by the much larger Airbus A400M.
- The “Retro” Farewell: For its retirement, the German Luftwaffe painted a C-160 (50+40) in a stunning “Retro-Brummel” scheme, featuring the various liveries the aircraft wore throughout its history.
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