Casa C-295M Czech Airforce 1:72 ANSWER AA72032

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Casa C-295M Czech Airforce 1:72 Answer AA72032

The plastic model to assemble depicting the Casa C-295M in the colors of the Czech Air Force in 1:72 scale is an excellent proposition for aviation and modeling enthusiasts. This detailed kit allows you to build a replica of one of the most versatile transport aircraft used by armed forces around the world.

Contents of the kit:

• 16 frames with plastic parts
• 181 parts made of gray plastic
• 55 parts made of clear plastic
• 41 photo-etched parts
• Techmod decals

History and use of the C-295 aircraft:

The Airbus C295, previously known as CASA C-295, is a medium tactical transport aircraft designed and initially produced by the Spanish aerospace company CASA, which is now part of the European consortium Airbus Defence and Space. Work on the C-295 began in the 1990s as an extension of the successful CASA/IPTN CN-235 transport aircraft. The C-295 prototype made its first flight on November 28, 1997, and serial production began shortly thereafter. In April 1999, the Spanish Air Force became the first customer, ordering nine units in military configuration. Two years later, the aircraft was officially introduced into service.

The C-295 is produced and assembled at the Airbus Defence and Space facilities at San Pablo Airport in Seville, Spain. Additional production agreements have been made with some customers, allowing for local production of the aircraft. Since 2011, the Indonesian aerospace company Indonesian Aerospace has been producing the CN-295 under license as part of an industrial cooperation with Airbus Defence & Space. In 2021, it was agreed that a batch of 40 C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force would be produced under license in India by Tata Advanced Systems.

The C-295 is not just a transport aircraft. It is capable of performing a wide range of missions, including parachute and cargo drops, electronic intelligence (ELINT), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and maritime patrols. Equipment for adapting the aircraft to various roles is mounted on pallets, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly. Despite obtaining civil certification, the commercial version of the C-295 was not initially developed due to the lack of sales of the CN-235 in the commercial aviation segment. It was not until 2017, over a decade after its introduction into regular military service, that the first contract for the civil version of the C-295 was signed.

The C-295 aircraft has been acquired by many countries, including India, Spain, Egypt, Poland, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, Ireland, and others. Its versatility and reliability make it valued worldwide.

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.