The Colombian Navy has received the first CN235-300 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from Airbus Military.
The CN235-300 MPA is equipped with the Airbus Military-developed fully integrated tactical system (FITS) and short take-off and landing (STOL) characteristics.
FITS displays the data gathered by a comprehensive battery of sensors to the two tactical operators and two pilots in an spontaneous and usable format.
The sensor suite includes a search radar to locate and track ships and an automatic identification system.
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By GlobalDataThe CN235-300 MPA is supplied with an infrared camera to capture images and make digital video recordings of the missions for playback after the event.
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The aircraft is capable of carrying 6t of payload and can cruise at a maximum speed of 240kt (450km/h).
The MPA is designed to perform military surveillance missions such as economic exclusion zone monitoring, fishery patrol, maritime interdiction, and search and rescue operations.
The CN235-300 MPA is the third aircraft that the Colombian Navy has acquired and will join the two CN235-200 MPAs already in active service.
