29 septembre 2024 | International, Aérospatial

South African National Defense Force advances with C-390 acquisition process

The aircraft is particularly appreciated for its capability to carry up to 26 tons of cargo at high speed and perform a wide spectrum of missions anytime in the most...

https://www.epicos.com/article/873070/south-african-national-defense-force-advances-c-390-acquisition-process

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