Embraer to enhance C-390 Millennium aircraft for maritime ISR missions

The collaboration seeks to adapt the versatile C-390 Millennium platform to meet the evolving operational needs of the FAB and potential global customers. The aircraft’s ruggedness, advanced communication systems, and self-protection technology position it as an ideal candidate for ISR applications, particularly in maritime environments.

“The studies to adapt the C-390 Millennium aircraft to ISR missions have evolved in a structured way, analysing the aircraft’s capability to evolve in order to meet the current and future needs of the Brazilian Air Force, especially in relation to Maritime Patrol,” said Lieutenant-Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Commander of the FAB.

Embraer Defence & Security President and CEO, Bosco da Costa Junior, highlighted the significance of the initiative: “We are honoured to move forward with the FAB on studies to expand the operational capabilities of the C-390 Millennium. It reinforces our commitment to always offer our customers an aircraft capable of carrying out their most challenging missions with unparalleled efficiency.”

The C-390 Millennium is already regarded as the most advanced aircraft in its category and has been adopted by several nations, including Brazil, Hungary, Austria, South Korea, and the Netherlands. Its capability to perform demanding missions, including operations on unpaved runways, underscores its global appeal.

The aircraft boasts a maximum payload of 26 tons, a top speed of 470 knots, and cutting-edge technology, making it a leader in its class. The C-390 Millennium fleet worldwide has accumulated over 15,000 flight hours, with an impressive mission capability rate of 93% and a mission completion rate exceeding 99%, reflecting its reliability and efficiency.