The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, expanding its in-service fleet of the type to five. The new aircraft will add to the force’s existing C295s as part of its transport modernization efforts.
According to the information available, the C295 is used for tactical airlift missions and can operate from unprepared runways. In transport configuration, the aircraft can carry up to 70 soldiers or 49 paratroopers, making it suitable for troop movement and other short- to medium-range military logistics tasks.
Airbus has delivered 241 C295 and CASA C-295 aircraft overall, while 461 have been acquired worldwide.