The Kawasaki C-2, earlier known as the XC-2 and C-X, is a mid-size, long-range, high-speed military transport powered by two turbofan engines, developed and built by Kawasaki Aerospace Company to replace the Kawasaki C-1. After studying the C-130J Super Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III and Airbus A400M, Japan concluded that no aircraft in production met what the Japan Air Self-Defense Force required, and so chose an indigenous design. The prototype made its first flight from Gifu Air Field in January 2010, and the type formally entered JASDF service in June 2016. It can carry about 36 tonnes of cargo, and an electronic-warfare version called the EC-2 stand-off jammer is also planned. Efforts to sell it overseas are under way.
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developed and manufactured by Kawasaki Aerospace Company
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commenced the production of plans to develop an indigenously designed and manufactured transport aircraft
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Operational history, maiden flight
On 26 January 2010, the maiden flight of the XC-2 took place from Gifu Air Field
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is a mid-size, twin-turbofan engine, long range, high speed military transport aircraft
Specifications, powerplant
General Electric CF6-80C2K1F turbofan engines, 265.7 kN (59,740 lbf) thrust each
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the C-2 formally entered service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in June 2016
Specifications, empty weight
Empty weight: 69,000 kg (152,119 lb)
Specifications, maximum takeoff weight
Max takeoff weight: 141,400 kg (311,734 lb)
Specifications, maximum speed
Maximum speed: 920 km/h (570 mph, 500 kn)
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developed and manufactured by Kawasaki Aerospace Company
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commenced the production of plans to develop an indigenously designed and manufactured transport aircraft
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commenced the production of plans to develop an indigenously designed and manufactured transport aircraft
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is a mid-size, twin-turbofan engine, long range, high speed military transport aircraft
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