Countries of Origin. France, Germany.
| Similar Aircraft | G.222, C-123 Provider, Aviocar C-212, C-130 Hercules, An-12 Cub. |
|---|---|
| Crew | Three. |
| Role | Transport, cargo (93 equipped troops, tactical vehicles), airdrop, EW, surveillance, airborne command. |
| Armament | Usually none. |
| Dimensions | Length: 106 ft, 3 in (32.4 m). Span: 131 ft, 3 in (40 m). |
C-160 Transall WEFT Description
| Wings | High-mounted and equally tapered outboard of engines with blunt tips. |
|---|---|
| Engine(s) | Two turboprops mounted under and extend beyond wings’ leading edges. |
| Fuselage | Long, thick, and tapered to the rear with round, solid nose. Stepped cockpit and upswept tail section. |
| Tail | Flats mid-mounted on thinned body, equally tapered with blunt tips. Fin is tall and tapered with a blunt tip and a fairing in the leading edge. |
Countries which Fly the C-160 Transall
France, Germany, South Africa, Turkey.
C-160 Transall Manufacturer Web Site
The C-160 Transall was manufactured by Aerospatiale and MBB.
Aerospatiale is now part of EADS.
MBB (Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm) was purchased by DASA (Deutsche Aerospace AG) and is now EADS Germany.