The CN235 is a twin-turboprop transport and maritime patrol/anti-submarine warfare aircraft. In transport variants, the aircraft seats 30-40 passengers (up to 53 paratroopers) or provides a maximum payload of 11,023 lb. The stretched version, the C295, carries up to 78 troops or a maximum payload of 20,392 lb. The CN235 is powered by two GE CT7 turboprop engines, while the C295 gets its power from two 2,750-shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G turboprops. First flight of a CN235 prototype occurred in 1983, followed by initial deliveries in 1986.
The Su-27/30/35 series comprises twin-engine, single- and two-seat fighter/interceptor aircraft. Development of the Su-27 began in 1969, and a prototype made its initial flight in 1977. Power for the Su-27 comes from two Saturn/Lyulka AL-31F turbofans each rated at 27,557 lb. thrust with afterburner. Other derivatives of the base design include the two-seat Su-30M multirole combat aircraft, Su-34 fighter/bomber, Su-33 carrier-based naval aircraft and the latest iteration, the Su-35. India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. and China's Shenyang Aircraft Corp.
This twin-engine fighter under development by Sukhoi is designed to compete with the advanced stealth features of Boeing/Lockheed Martin's F-22 and Lockheed Martin's F-35. The $8-10 billion estimated program costs are to be split between India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. and Russia's United Aircraft Corp. (parent company of Sukhoi). Total program requirements for India and Russia could reach 500 aircraft. A prototype T-50 made its first flight in January 2010, powered possibly by a derivative of the Saturn 117S afterburning turbofan.
The Yak-130 is a subsonic advanced trainer and light attack aircraft powered by two 5,512-lb.-thrust ZMKB Progress AI-222-25 or Soyuz RD-2500 turbofans (prototypes used Klimov RD-35 engines). First flight of a prototype took place in 1996, followed by the first flight of a production aircraft in 2004. Thirteen Yak-130s were produced from program launch through 2010. In 2011-20, Yakovlev is forecast to build 168 Yak-130s.
The Yak-130 is a subsonic advanced trainer and light attack aircraft powered by two 5,512-lb.-thrust ZMKB Progress AI-222-25 or Soyuz RD-2500 turbofans (prototypes used Klimov RD-35 engines). First flight of a prototype took place in 1996, followed by the first flight of a production aircraft in 2004. Thirteen Yak-130s were produced from program launch through 2010. In 2011-20, Yakovlev is forecast to build 168 Yak-130s.
Schweizer Aircraft developed the Model 330 and 333 prior to the company's acquisition by Sikorsky in 2004. The 330 was developed from the company's piston-powered Model 300. The 330 and the improved 330SP models were both powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C20W turboshaft engine derated to 232 shp. The uprated Model 333 (redesignated the S-333 in 2009) featured the same engine as the Model 330, but offered a 100-lb. increase in useful load, redesigned rotor system and larger-diameter blades. Production of the Model 330 ended in 2008.
The Jaguar light strike/reconnaissance aircraft was produced by Societe Europeenne de Production de l'Avion ECAT (Sepecat), a consortium consisting of BAE and Dassault. A prototype made its first flight in 1968 and deliveries began in 1972. Production by Sepecat ended in 1985, but Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. built a licensed version in India at various times through 2008. Power for the Jaguar comes from a pair of Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour turbofan engines; the exact Adour version varies by aircraft model.
The Sikorsky CH-53 and MH-53 are three-engine, heavy-lift transport and special-purpose helicopters. They were initially developed out of twin-turboshaft models. Power for the current CH-53E and MH-53E models is provided by three GE T64-GE-416 or -419 turboshafts rated at 4,380 shp and 4,750 shp, respectively. Sikorsky built 177 CH-53Es, 48 MH-53Es and 11 S-80s (export version) through the end of production in 1999. In January 2006, Sikorsky was awarded an $8.4 million contract to begin preliminary design work on the CH-53K, a new model for the U.S. Marine Corps.
This short-/medium-range, high-wing, twin-turboprop short-takeoff-and-landing transport was developed as a joint venture between Alenia and Lockheed Martin. The prototype C-27J, which first flew in 1999, was a modified Alenia G.222 with an upgraded cockpit and two 4,640-shp Rolls-Royce AE 2100D2 engines. In a passenger role, the C-27J can carry 34-46 paratroopers, 46-68 infantry, or up to 36 stretchers and six medical attendants. In a utility role, the C-27J allows for a payload of up to 24,353 lb. In 2007, the aircraft was selected as the winner of the U.S.
The HH/MH/SH-60 are medium-lift, anti-submarine warfare and special-purpose maritime helicopters. Current production models, the MH-60R and MH-60S, are powered by two GE T700-GE-401C turboshafts rated at 1,690 shp each. The MH-60R configuration combines systems and capabilities from earlier Seahawk variants, plus further upgrades. Current plans call for the U.S. Navy to procure 298 new-build MH-60Rs and 275 MH-60Ss.
The UH-60/S-70 Black Hawk series is a family of single-main-rotor, twin-turbine, medium-lift military transport and utility helicopters. Past models have included the UH-60A, powered by two GE T700-GE-700 turboshafts, and the UH-60L, fitted with two GE T700-GE-701Cs. The latest version is the UH-60M, powered by two 2,215-shp GE T700-GE-701Ds. The UH-60 family also includes the new S-70i, which undergoes final assembly at Sikorsky subsidiary PZL Mielec in Poland. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produces the Black Hawk under license in Japan.
The Su-25 is a twin-engine, single- and tandem-seat, ground attack and weapons training aircraft powered by two Tumansky/Soyuz R-195 turbojet engines rated at 9,921 lb. thrust each. First prototype flight occurred in 1975. A number of versions have been produced, the most recent of which, the Su-25TM, included new avionics and increased fuel capacity. Production of the Su-25 ended in the 1990s after more than 1,200 were built.
This twin-engine fighter under development by Sukhoi is designed to compete with the advanced stealth features of Boeing/Lockheed Martin's F-22 and Lockheed Martin's F-35. The $8-10 billion estimated program costs are to be split between India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. and Russia's United Aircraft Corp. (parent company of Sukhoi). Total program requirements for India and Russia could reach 500 aircraft. A prototype T-50 made its first flight in January 2010, powered possibly by a derivative of the Saturn 117S afterburning turbofan.
The Yak-130 is a subsonic advanced trainer and light attack aircraft powered by two 5,512-lb.-thrust ZMKB Progress AI-222-25 or Soyuz RD-2500 turbofans (prototypes used Klimov RD-35 engines). First flight of a prototype took place in 1996, followed by the first flight of a production aircraft in 2004. Thirteen Yak-130s were produced from program launch through 2010. In 2011-20, Yakovlev is forecast to build 168 Yak-130s.
The M-346 is a two-seat, twin-engine advanced jet trainer/light attack aircraft derived from the Yakovlev Yak-130. The aircraft is powered by two 6,250-lb.-thrust ITEC F124-GA-200 turbofan engines. First flight occurred in July 2004. Through 2010, three prototypes and two production aircraft were produced. For the 2011-20 period, 124 aircraft are forecast for production. Alenia signed a memorandum of understanding with Enaer in 2008 to allow the latter to jointly manufacture and sell the trainer in Latin America.
The MB-339 was developed as a follow-on to Aermacchi's MB-326, with the first prototype flying in 1976. Propulsion is provided by either a single Rolls-Royce Viper Mk 632-43 (4,000-lb.-thrust) or Viper Mk 680 (4,400-lb.-thrust) turbofan. During its production run, more than 220 aircraft for flight training and light air combat were built. The MB-339CD is a lead-in trainer for Tornado and Eurofighter Typhoon pilots in the Italian air force and has proven a popular aerobatic model. Production ended in 2004.
The AMX is a counter-air and close air support aircraft powered by a single 11,030-lb.-thrust Rolls-Royce Spey Mk 807 non-afterburning turbofan. Alenia and Aermacchi (then independent companies) initially pursued separate designs for Italy's attack/support aircraft but began to collaborate in 1978. Embraer joined the team in 1980. The resulting single-seat aircraft made its maiden flight in 1984, with deliveries beginning in 1989. A two-seat trainer variant, the AMX-T, flew in 1990. Some 205 aircraft were built throughout the AMX production run, which ended in 2002.
The An-70 transport is a high-wing aircraft powered by four 14,000-shp ZMKB Progress D-27 propfan engines with six-blade counter-rotating propellers. Maximum payload is 103,615 lb. Two An-70 prototypes were built and flown: one in 1994 and a second in 1997; both suffered accidents but have been repaired. In 2006, the An-70 effort took a further hit when Russia pulled out of a deal to acquire 164 aircraft, leaving Ukraine as the sole client. With the project facing difficulties, Russia reentered the program in August 2009.
