| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 2800 |
| Military Code: | 00 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | CASA C295 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA C295 |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA C-105A Amazonas |
| C/n (msn): | S-029 |
| Operator Titles: | Brazil - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1°/9°GAv |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Natal - Augusto SeveroMap |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: SBNT IATA: NAT Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | CRUZEX 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 5 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 749969 |
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A total of 12 CN-295M were delivered new to the Brazilian AF between 2006 and 2009, of which "2800" (of the "ARARA" squadron) shown here was the first one. Desginated the C-105A "Amazonas" in Brazilian service, 11 remain in service with either the 1°/9°GAv "Arara" squadron at Manaus-Ponta Pelada or the 1°/15°GAv "Onca" squadron at Campo Grande. "2808" was written off after a landing accident at Surucucu (SWUQ) on February 27, 2016. An additional three SC-105 Amazonas (C-295MPA), specialized for SAR flights, joined the fleet between 2016 and 2020 (serialled 6550, 6551 & 6552). This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 November 2024, and has since been viewed 178 times. |