Embraer has delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force.
The aircraft is the first to be equipped with a roll-on/roll-off Intensive Care Unit, which enhances its capability to perform humanitarian and Medical Evacuation Missions.
The Hungarian C-390 is fully compatible with the requirements of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), both in terms of its hardware and its avionics and communications configuration.
“The arrival of this aircraft represents a real milestone for the Hungarian Air Force as it will give the Hungarian Defence Forces unprecedented capabilities in military air transport. It is in Hungary’s security interest to have strong, well-equipped, modern defence forces, and we are working on that. Embraer is an excellent partner in this”, said Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defence of Hungary.
“This is a very special moment for Embraer, as we deliver the first C-390 Millennium to the Hungarian Air Force. This aircraft delivers an unbeatable combination of performance, flexibility and reduced life cycle costs, making it the airlift of choice in Europe”, said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “We are confident that the C-390 will add important capabilities to Hungary and we look forward to supporting the aircraft’s entry into service.”
The C-390 is a medium-sized military transport aircraft capable of carrying a payload of 26 tons. It can fly at a speed of 470 knots and cover long distances, making it suitable for a variety of missions including transporting cargo and troops, medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian missions. It can also operate on temporary or unpaved runways.
When equipped with air-to-air refueling equipment, the aircraft is designated as KC-390 and can function as both a tanker and a receiver. It can even receive fuel from another KC-390 using pods installed under the wings.
Since its introduction into service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019 and the Portuguese Air Force in 2023, the C-390 has demonstrated its capacity, reliability, and performance. The current fleet of aircraft has accumulated more than 14,000 flight hours with a mission-capable rate of 93% and mission completion rates above 99%, showcasing exceptional productivity in its category.
