Peruvian Air Force Receives Its First Aeromedical Evacuation-Equipped Beechcraft King Air 360CHW
Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Beechcraft King Air 360CHW aircraft to the Peruvian Air Force. The aircraft is equipped for aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and can perform multiple missions including troop and cargo transport, and command and control operations. The versatile King Air is designed to operate in diverse, austere, and remote locations across Peru's varied terrain. The second aircraft delivery is expected in 2025. The King Air 360CHW features cargo door equipment and heavy weight operation capabilities, making it suitable for various special mission operations including air ambulance, ISR, utility transport, and aerial survey.
Textron Aviation ha consegnato il primo dei due Beechcraft King Air 360CHW all'Aeronautica Peruviana. L'aeromobile è attrezzato per l'evacuazione aeromedica (MEDEVAC) e può svolgere molteplici missioni, tra cui trasporto di truppe e merci, oltre a operazioni di comando e controllo. Il versatile King Air è progettato per operare in locali diversi, austere e remoti attraverso il variegato territorio del Peru. La consegna del secondo velivolo è prevista per il 2025. Il King Air 360CHW è dotato di attrezzature per porte di carico e capacità di operazioni a peso elevato, rendendolo adatto per varie operazioni di missione speciale, tra cui ambulanza aerea, ISR, trasporto utilitario e rilievo aereo.
Textron Aviation ha entregado el primero de dos Beechcraft King Air 360CHW a la Fuerza Aérea Peruana. La aeronave está equipada para evacuación aeromédica (MEDEVAC) y puede realizar múltiples misiones, incluyendo el transporte de tropas y carga, así como operaciones de mando y control. El versátil King Air está diseñado para operar en lugares diversos, austeros y remotos en el variado terreno del Perú. Se espera que la entrega del segundo avión ocurra en 2025. El King Air 360CHW cuenta con un equipo de puerta de carga y capacidades de operación en peso pesado, lo que lo hace adecuado para diversas operaciones de misiones especiales, incluyendo ambulancia aérea, ISR, transporte utilitario y supervisión aérea.
텍스트론 항공이 비치크래프트 킹 에어 360CHW 항공기 두 대 중 첫 번째 항공기를 페루 공군에 인도했습니다. 이 항공기는 의료 대피(MEDEVAC)를 위해 장착되어 있으며, troop 및 화물 수송, 지휘 및 통제 작전을 포함하여 다수의 임무를 수행할 수 있습니다. 다재다능한 킹 에어는 페루의 다양한 지형에서 다양한, 열악한, 외딴 장소에서 작동하도록 설계되었습니다. 두 번째 항공기 인도는 2025년에 예정되어 있습니다. 킹 에어 360CHW는 화물 문 장비와 중량 운전 기능을 갖추고 있어, 공중 구급차, ISR, 유틸리티 수송 및 항공 조사와 같은 다양한 특별 임무 작업에 적합합니다.
Textron Aviation a livré le premier de deux Beechcraft King Air 360CHW à la Force Aérienne Péruvienne. L'appareil est équipé pour l'évacuation aéromédicale (MEDEVAC) et peut réaliser de nombreuses missions, y compris le transport de troupes et de marchandises, ainsi que des opérations de commandement et de contrôle. Le polyvalent King Air est conçu pour opérer dans des lieux divers, austères et reculés à travers le terrain varié du Pérou. La livraison du deuxième appareil est prévue pour 2025. Le King Air 360CHW dispose d'équipements pour une porte cargo et de capacités d'opération à poids lourd, le rendant adapté à diverses opérations de missions spéciales, y compris les ambulances aériennes, l'ISR, le transport utilitaire et l'enquête aérienne.
Textron Aviation hat das erste von zwei Beechcraft King Air 360CHW Flugzeugen an die Peruanische Luftwaffe übergeben. Das Flugzeug ist für die aeromedizinische Evakuierung (MEDEVAC) ausgestattet und kann mehrere Missionen durchführen, einschließlich Truppen- und Frachttransport sowie Kommando- und Kontrolloperationen. Der vielseitige King Air ist dafür ausgelegt, in unterschiedlichen, rauen und abgelegenen Gegenden des vielfältigen Terrains Perus zu operieren. Die Lieferung des zweiten Flugzeugs wird für 2025 erwartet. Die King Air 360CHW verfügt über eine Ausrüstung für eine Frachttür und die Fähigkeit, bei schwerem Gewicht zu operieren, was sie für verschiedene spezielle Missionsoperationen geeignet macht, einschließlich Luftrettung, ISR, Nutztransport und Luftvermessung.
- Secured multi-aircraft deal with Peruvian Air Force
- Successfully delivered first aircraft of the contract
- Second delivery confirmed for 2025, ensuring future revenue
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The delivery of a Beechcraft King Air 360CHW to the Peruvian Air Force represents a modest but strategic win for Textron Aviation. While individual aircraft sales don't significantly impact Textron's bottom line given its
The contract demonstrates continued market penetration in South America's defense sector and reinforces Textron's position in special missions aircraft. The versatile configuration (MEDEVAC, troop transport, cargo) shows strong product adaptation to customer needs. With a second aircraft planned for 2025, this creates a predictable revenue stream and potential for follow-on maintenance and support contracts.
The King Air platform's ability to operate in diverse environments from coastal areas to the Amazon rainforest showcases its reliability, potentially attracting similar contracts from other nations with challenging geographical requirements.
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The Beechcraft King Air 360CHW is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
“The King Air 360CHW delivered to the Peruvian Air Force for aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC) can also execute troop and cargo transport, command and control and many other missions,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales. “From the coast and the highlands to the Amazon rainforest of
Delivery of a second aeromedical evacuation-equipped King Air 360CHW is expected in 2025.
Endless Special Missions Possibilities
When government, military and commercial customers want airborne solutions for critical missions, they turn to Textron Aviation. The company’s aviation solutions provide the high performance and flight characteristics required to address the unique challenges of special missions operations. With unparalleled quality, versatility and low operating costs, Textron Aviation products are ideal for air ambulance; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); utility transport; aerial survey; flight inspection; training and a number of other special operations.
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