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C-1
EC-1
The Kawasaki C-1 was designed to replace the C-46. The first prototype flew on November 12, 1970. The second prototype flew on January 16, 1971. The first pre-production aircarft flew in 1972. The second pre-production aircraft flew in 1974. The first production C-1A (number 48-1008) flew in December 1974. By 1981, a total of 31 C-1A had been delivered. The C-1KA, featuring a redesigned nose, upgraded avionics, first flew in 1985.
The EC-1 variant carries surveillance equipment.
Specifications | |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Builder | Kawasaki |
| Role | |
| Similar Aircraft | |
| Wing Span | 100.4 ft |
| Length | 95.1 ft |
| Height | 32.8 ft |
| Weight | 52258 lb empty 85113 lb max takeoff |
| Engine |
2 Pratt & Whitney JT80D-M-9A, 64.5 kN of thrust each |
| Maximum speed | 506 miles/hour |
| Cruising speed | |
| Range |
1307 miles - maximum 515 miles - maximum payload |
| Runway | 2200 ft Takeoff roll 1200 ft Landing roll |
| Climb rate | 39 f/s |
| Service Ceiling | 40000 ft |
| Armament | none |
| Capacity |
60 troops or 45 paratroopers or 36 stretchers or 11,900 kg of cargo |
| Crew | 5 |
| Cost | |
| User Countries | Japan |
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Originally created by John Pike
Updated Tuesday, September 21, 1999 10:18:15 AM