20.12.09

C-485 new model; DDS interest

The C-485 is one of the transport aircraft in the HCSAF, it is the second most widely used airlifter after the C-440 being a smaller plane more suitable for smaller airbases and airstrips for which it has an excellent rough field capability. Clone Commercial Aviation are currently working on an upgraded and improved model.

The C-485B will have 20% higher capacity thanks to a fuselage plug and improved internal arrangements. It will also have an improved wing and increased engine thrust. The DDS have some C-485s on order (deliveries due in 2111) and say they are interested in this improved model.