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{{Infobox aircraft
| name = C-295
| image = Polish Air Force C-295 (cropped).jpg
| caption = A [[Polish Air Force]] C-295M
| type = [[Military transport aircraft]]
| manufacturer = [[CASA (aircraft manufacturer)|CASA]]<br />[[EADS]]<br />[[Airbus Defence and Space]]<br />[[Indonesian Aerospace]]<br />[[Tata Advanced Systems]]
| designer = 
| first_flight = 28 November 1997
| introduction = 2001<ref name="JAWA03 p444-5"/>
| retired = 
| status = In service
| primary_user = [[Egyptian Air Force]] <!--please list only one-->
| more_users = [[Polish Air Force]] <br>[[Indian Air Force]]<br>[[Spanish Air and Space Force]]<!--up to a maximum of three, please separate with <br />.-->
| produced = 1997–present
| number_built = 225<!--DO NOT FORGET TO UPDATE ACCESS DATE--><ref name="c295official summary">{{cite web |url= https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/defence/military-aircraft/c295 |title= C295 |date= 8 July 2021 |publisher= airbus.com |access-date= 18 August 2024}}</ref>
| developed_from = [[CASA/IPTN CN-235]]
| variants = <!-- variants OF the topic type -->
}}

The '''Airbus C295''' (previously '''CASA C-295''') is a medium tactical transport aircraft that was designed and initially manufactured by the [[Spain|Spanish]] aerospace company [[CASA (aircraft manufacturer)|CASA]], which is now part of the European multinational [[Airbus Defence and Space]] division.

Work on what would become the C-295 was started during the 1990s as a derivative of the successful [[CASA/IPTN CN-235]] transport aircraft. On 28 November 1997, the prototype performed its maiden flight; quantity production commenced shortly thereafter. In April 1999, the [[Spanish Air Force]] became its launch customer with an order for nine military-configured C-295s; two years later, the type was declared operational with the service. Further orders for the C-295 would promptly follow. Following the incorporation of CASA into the pan-European aeronautical group [[EADS]] in 2000, it was redesignated as the '''EADS CASA C-295'''. EADS rebranded itself as Airbus in 2015.

Both manufacturing and final assembly of the C-295 is normally performed at the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in [[San Pablo Airport]], located in [[Seville]], Spain.<ref name= "c295official summary"/><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/in-focus-how-c-295-efficiency-drive-will-help-a400m-programme/105217.article |title= IN FOCUS: How C-295 efficiency drive will help A400M programme |publisher= Flight International |first= Craig |last= Hoyle |date= 14 May 2012}}</ref> Additional manufacturing arrangements have been agreed with some customers. Since 2011, [[Indonesian Aerospace]] has produced the CN-295 under license at their facilities in [[Bandung]], [[Indonesia]], via an industrial collaboration with Airbus Defence & Space.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title= PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) |url= https://www.indonesian-aerospace.com/aircraft/detail/16_cn295 |website= indonesian-aerospace.com |access-date= 29 May 2020}}</ref> During 2021, it was agreed that, as a part of a larger purchase, a batch of 40 C-295s for the [[Indian Air Force]] would be license-manufactured in India by [[Tata Advanced Systems]],<ref name="hindu sept2021" /> at its facility in [[Vadodara]], [[Gujarat]]. As a part of further order for the [[Indian Navy]] and the [[Indian Coast Guard]], the facility will also process delivery of 12 more aircraft for [[Maritime patrol aircraft|Maritime Patrol]] roles.

Beyond its use as a tactical transporter, the C-295 is capable of performing a wide variety of missions effectively. These include [[parachute]] and cargo dropping, [[Signals intelligence#Electronic signals intelligence|electronic signals intelligence]] (ELINT), [[medical evacuation]] (MEDEVAC), and [[maritime patrol aircraft|maritime patrol]]. Some of the equipment for adapting the aircraft to performing various roles has been mounted onto [[pallet]]s, allowing for its rapid installation and removal. On account of the lack of sales achieved by the CN-235 in the commercial aviation segment, although civil certification was obtained as to facilitate its use by government agencies, a commercial version of the C-295 was not pursued for some time by the company. It was not until 2017, over a decade after military-orientated C-295s had entered regular service, that the first contract for a civilian C-295 was finalised.

The C-295 has been acquired by multiple nations including [[India]], [[Spain]], [[Egypt]], [[Poland]], [[Canada]], [[Brazil]], [[Mexico]], [[Portugal]] and others.

==Development==
===Initial development===
[[File:Portuguese Air Force C-295 arrives RIAT Fairford 10thJuly2014 arp.jpg|thumb|[[Portuguese Air Force]] EADS CASA C-295 (code 16708) arrives at [[RAF Fairford]], [[Gloucestershire]], [[England]], on 10 July 2014, for the [[Royal International Air Tattoo]].]]

During November 1996, the [[Spain|Spanish]] aerospace company [[CASA (aircraft manufacturer)|CASA]] formally started development work on the C-295. It was derived from the [[CASA/IPTN CN-235]], a Spanish–Indonesian transport aircraft; its principal differences were its stretched fuselage, a 50% increase in payload capacity and the adoption of more powerful [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100|Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G]] [[turboprop]] engines. On 28 November 1997, the first prototype made its [[maiden flight]].<ref name="JAWA03 p444-5"/> During April 1999, it was announced that the C-295's first order had been placed by the [[Spanish Air Force]], which sought nine military transport aircraft. During December 1999, it was [[Type certificate|certificated]] as airworthy by both the Spanish ''[[Dirección General de Aviación Civil (Spain)|Dirección General de Aviación Civil]]'' and the American [[Federal Aviation Administration]]. In November 2001, deliveries began to the Spanish Air Force.<ref name="JAWA03 p444-5"/>

===Further development===
During June 2012, [[Airbus Military]] announced several enhancements to the base C-295 design, changes included the adoption of [[winglet]]s and an ability to carry the [[Sea Killer|Marte]] [[anti-ship missile]]; a dedicated [[airborne early warning and control]] variant was also planned.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/winglets-and-anti-ship-missile-top-latest-additions-to-c295-372474/ |access-date= 1 June 2012 |title= Winglets and anti-ship missile top latest additions to C295 |work= [[Flightglobal]] |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120604021508/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/winglets-and-anti-ship-missile-top-latest-additions-to-c295-372474/ |archive-date= 4 June 2012 |url-status= live}}</ref> In November 2015, a C-295 successfully demonstrated a new self-protection suite, which incorporated elements such as directional [[infrared]] [[countermeasure]]s from [[Elbit Systems]] and infrared passive airborne warning system.<ref>{{cite web |last= Egozi |first= Arie |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/music-test-protects-c295-from-missile-threats-419467/ |title= Music test protects C295 from missile threats |publisher= Flight International |access-date= 25 November 2015 |archive-date= 26 November 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151126061915/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/music-test-protects-c295-from-missile-threats-419467/ |url-status= dead }}</ref> During January 2016, Airbus was in the process of developing a new [[Aerial refueling|probe-and-drogue aerial refuelling]] rig to be optionally installed in the centerline of the C295, facilitating the aerial refuelling of helicopters. Furthermore, the company was also implementing flap optimisations and other modifications upon the type to enable it to perform extremely short takeoff and landing capabilities.<ref>{{cite web |last= Drew |first= James |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-airbus-to-flight-test-new-c295-aerial-refu-420868/ |title= PICTURES: Airbus to flight test new C295 aerial refuelling rig |publisher= Flight International |access-date= 13 February 2016 |archive-date= 17 February 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160217013722/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-airbus-to-flight-test-new-c295-aerial-refu-420868/ |url-status= dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2013-06-13/upgraded-light/medium-transports-airbus-military |title= Upgraded Light/Medium Transports From Airbus Military |publisher= ainonline.com |first= David |last= Davis |date= 13 June 2013 |access-date= 9 July 2022 |archive-date= 28 October 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211028052515/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2013-06-13/upgraded-light/medium-transports-airbus-military |url-status= dead }}</ref> In November 2019, it was announced that Airbus had selected [[Collins Aerospace]] to integrate its Pro Line Fusion flight deck onto future C-295s, which shall reportedly reduce pilot workload and easily facilitate further upgrades via its modular design.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.aviationtoday.com/2019/11/18/airbus-selects-collins-aerospaces-pro-line-fusion-for-c295-flight-deck/ |title= Airbus Selects Collins Aerospace's Pro Line Fusion for C295 Flight Deck |publisher= aviationtoday.com |first= Frank |last= Wolfe |date= 18 November 2019 }}</ref>

In January 2022, it was announced that Airbus had flown its C295 ''Flight Test Bed 2 Sky 2'' for the first time; development of this upgraded aircraft was funded by the [[European Union]]'s [[Horizon 2020]] research program and it is intended to test various technologies related to future regional multi-mission aircraft. Modifications include a high-efficiency semi-morphing wing, dynamic winglets, a flat panel [[Satcom (satellite)|SATCOM]] antenna integrated into the upper fuselage, along with innovative flight controls for the primary control surfaces to achieve improved aerodynamics and contribute to a more efficient high-lift system. New materials and technologies were used to reduce the emission of {{CO2|link=yes}}, [[NOx|{{NOx}}]], and noise alike; Airbus aims for 43% {{CO2}} and 70% {{NOx}} reductions to be achieved in a typical search-and-rescue mission of 400 nautical miles, as well as 45% less noise during takeoff.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.compositesworld.com/news/airbus-c295-technology-demonstrator-makes-maiden-flight-proves-novel-design-manufacturing-processes |title= Airbus C295 technology demonstrator makes maiden flight, proves novel design, manufacturing processes |publisher= compositesworld.com |first= Grace |last= Nehls |date= 2 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/news/flight-testing/airbus-starts-flight-testing-improvements-for-c295-transport-aircraft.html |title= Airbus' C295 Flight Test Bed 2 makes maiden flight |publisher= aerospacetestinginternational.com |first= Ben |last= Sampson |date= 26 January 2022}}</ref>

==Design==
The EADS CASA C-295 is a tactical transport aircraft, designed for the movement of personnel and cargo within military conditions. Accordingly, it can be operated from austere airstrips with minimal reliance on ground support infrastructures; it can reportedly be operated on soft ground without major issues even when heavily loaded. It has an auto-reverse capability, being able to turn 180º on runways as narrow as 12 meters wide. The dimensions of its cargo hold, 12.69 × 1.90 × 2.70 meters, are roughly three meters longer in comparison to the preceding CN-235. It has sufficient volume to carry up to 71 soldiers, 24 stretchers along with up to seven medical attendants, five standard 108" [[pallet]]s of cargo, or three [[Land Rover]]-sized light vehicles. It is suitable for airdropping paratroopers and cargo on 88-inch-wide platforms.<ref name= "airbusworkhorse overview">{{cite web |url= https://www.jfieldman.com/content/dam/products-and-solutions/military-aircraft/c212/C295-Backgrounder.pdf |title= C295: the most capable and versatile tactical "Workhorse" |publisher= Airbus |access-date= 9 June 2022 |archive-date= 9 July 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220709223153/https://www.jfieldman.com/content/dam/products-and-solutions/military-aircraft/c212/C295-Backgrounder.pdf |url-status= dead }}</ref>

The C-295 has also been designed to facilitate multi-role operations and has been produced in a wide range of configurations.<ref name= "c295official summary"/> Numerous customers have opted to arm their aircraft to perform [[Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance|intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance]] (ISR) operations, being outfitted with various sensors such as a multi-mission [[radar]] unit; it can even be equipped as a [[gunship]] and tasked with providing [[close air support]] to ground forces.<ref name= "c295official summary"/> When appropriately furnished, the C-295 can conduct [[Signals intelligence#Electronic signals intelligence|electronic signals intelligence]] (ELINT), [[medical evacuation]] (MEDEVAC), and [[maritime patrol aircraft]] (MPA) duties. [[Pallet]]ised equipment, enabling its rapid installation and removal, is available to outfit the aircraft for use as a [[VIP transport]], [[air-to-air refuelling|aerial refuelling tanker]], and [[water bomber]].<ref name= "c295official summary"/>

The cockpit of the C-295 is furnished with dual controls, having been intended to be flown by a pilot and a co-pilot. It is typically equipped with the Highly Integrated Avionics System (HIAS), based on the digital Topdeck suite produced by the French avionics firm [[Thales Group|Thales]]. It also features an Integrated Engine Data and Warning System that manages the engine and fuel systems and alerts pilots to detected faults along with other key information. A [[Honeywell Aerospace|Honeywell]] RDR-1400C [[weather radar]] is also typically installed to facilitate [[instrument flight rules]] (IFR) operations. The avionics have been designed so that the aircraft can also be operated according to civil standards as well as military ones, including the stringent [[FAR-25]] requirements.<ref name= "airbusworkhorse overview"/>

Typically, the C-295 is powered by a pair of [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127]]G [[turboprop]] engines, each capable of providing up to 2,645 SHP (1,972&nbsp;kW). These feature a modular design that facilitates easy access and reduced maintenance requirements, reportedly enabling up to 10,000 flight hours of uninterrupted operation before requiring servicing. The normal propellers used are six-bladed scimitar-shaped units, having a diameter of 3.89 meters and built from [[composite material]]s by [[Hamilton Standard]].{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}

The C-295 is equipped with a retractable [[landing gear|undercarriage]] in a tricycle configuration, designed by [[Messier-Dowty]]. Two side fairings on the lower part of the fuselage accommodate the retracted main landing gear, while an alcove almost directly beneath the cockpit houses the forward landing gear. The undercarriage is durable enough to enable operations from semi-prepared runways. It is equipped with [[oleo strut|oleo]]-[[pneumatic]] [[shock absorber]]s, disc brakes capable of differential braking, and an anti-skid system.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}

==Operational history==
The first order for the C-295 was for the [[Spanish Air Force]]: during 2000, the Future Medium Transport Aircraft II (FATAM II) program was launched, under which a batch of nine C-295s was ordered to take the place of eight CN-235s that had been converted from general transports into maritime patrol and search-and-rescue aircraft, their reassignment having noticeably depleted the service's medium transport fleet.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.researchgate.net/publication/295433803 |title= Spain looks to EADS CASA for medium transport aircraft |first= G. |last= Jennings |date= July 2007}}</ref><!--isn't the period inconsistent with the statement under the "Developments" section?-->

The first export customer of the C-295 was the [[Polish Air Force]], initially ordering eight aircraft in 2001, with deliveries commencing two years later. The service bought the type to supplement and eventually replace their [[Cold War]]-era [[Antonov An-26]] transports. Further C-295s were ordered by Poland, including to two each in both 2006 and 2007.<ref name= "polot 295">{{cite web |url= https://www.polot.net/pl/casa_c_295_m_2003r/historia |title= Construcciones Aeronauticas SA ( EDAS CASA ) C-295 M |publisher= polot.net |date= 20 August 2020}} {{in lang|pl}}</ref> In June 2012, another five aircraft were ordered,<ref name="Poland">{{cite web |title= Poland orders five Airbus Military C295 aircraft |publisher= Airbus Military |url= http://www.airbusmilitary.com/LatestNews/tabid/176/ArticleID/204/ArtMID/681/Poland-orders-five-Airbus-Military-C295-aircraft.aspx |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130116101726/http://www.airbusmilitary.com/LatestNews/tabid/176/ArticleID/204/ArtMID/681/Poland-orders-five-Airbus-Military-C295-aircraft.aspx |url-status= dead |archive-date= 16 January 2013 |access-date= 2 July 2012}}</ref> all of which were delivered by the end of 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=11860 |title= Nowe nabytki Sił Powietrznych |publisher= altair.com.pl |date= 4 November 2013 |access-date= 4 November 2013 |archive-date= 10 November 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131110171026/http://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=11860 |url-status= dead }}{{in lang|pl}}</ref> Polish C-295s are typically based at [[Kraków-Balice Air Base]]. They have participated in overseas activities, including [[NATO]] operations, such as humanitarian air efforts in [[Kosovo]] in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_175944.htm |title= Coronavirus response: Poland delivers medical aid to Kosovar authorities in response to global pandemic |publisher= [[NATO]] |date= 22 May 2020}}</ref> A single C-295 is routinely deployed as a support aircraft for the [[Orlik Aerobatic Team]], the Polish Air Force's aerial display unit.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2016/06/airshow-news-polish-air-force-team-orlik-set-to-sparkle-at-air-day/ |title= Airshow News: Polish Air Force Team Orlik set to sparkle at Air Day |publisher= air-shows.org.uk |date= June 2016}}</ref> One aircraft crashed on 23 January 2008.

Another key country for the C-295 has been Indonesia. [[Indonesian Aerospace]] (Indonesian: ''PT Dirgantara Indonesia''), which also locally manufactured the CN-235, performs the final assembly of C-295s for customers within Indonesia.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://finance.detik.com/read/2011/10/26/134032/1753038/4/tni-pesan-9-pesawat-cn295-ke-pt-di-senilai-us--325-juta?991101mainnews/ |title= Detik News |publisher= Finance.detik.com |date= 26 October 2011 |access-date= 13 May 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151208163631/http://finance.detik.com/read/2011/10/26/134032/1753038/4/tni-pesan-9-pesawat-cn295-ke-pt-di-senilai-us--325-juta?991101mainnews%2F |archive-date= 8 December 2015 |url-status= live}}</ref> The company has been keen to secure a license that would allow it to produce the aircraft for export customers outside of the domestic market, although Airbus has been allegedly reluctant to agree terms for such an extension.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/supply-chain/ptdi-bid-manufacture-c295-export-faces-airbus-reluctance |title= PTDI Bid To Manufacture C295 For Export Faces Airbus Reluctance |publisher= aviationweek.com |date= 21 February 2022}}</ref> In September 2012, the first part of C-295s were delivered to the [[Indonesian Air Force]]. Further aircraft has since been delivered to the service to replace the aged [[Fokker F27 Friendship|Fokker F27]] fleet for tactical and logistical transport duties.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web |url= http://english.kompas.com/read/2012/02/15/17365266/Airbus.Military.Contract.with.Indonesia.for.Nine.C295.Aircraft |title= Airbus Military: Contract with Indonesia for Nine C295 Aircraft |date= 15 February 2012 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120217030443/http://english.kompas.com/read/2012/02/15/17365266/Airbus.Military.Contract.with.Indonesia.for.Nine.C295.Aircraft |archive-date= 17 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.airbusmilitary.com/LatestNews/tabid/176/ArticleID/219/ArtMID/681/Indonesia-takes-delivery-of-first-two-Airbus-Military-C295-aircraft.aspx |title= Indonesia takes delivery of first two Airbus Military C295 |date= 19 September 2012 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120921235148/http://www.airbusmilitary.com/LatestNews/tabid/176/ArticleID/219/ArtMID/681/Indonesia-takes-delivery-of-first-two-Airbus-Military-C295-aircraft.aspx |archive-date= 21 September 2012}}</ref>

During the 2010s, Egypt became the largest operator of the C-295, having a fleet of 21 aircraft as of April 2021.<ref name= "Egypt support 2021">{{cite web |url= https://www.travelnewsasia.com/news21/154-EgyptianAirForce.shtml |title= Egyptian Air Force Signs C295 Support Contract with Airbus |publisher= travelnewsasia.com |date= 15 April 2021}}</ref> In October 2010, the order of an initial three aircraft for tactical and logistical transport by Egypt was announced.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.aviationnews.eu/2010/10/29/egypt-orders-three-airbus-military-c295-aircraft/ |title=Aviation News |publisher=Aviationnews.eu |date= 29 October 2010 |access-date= 13 May 2012 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120607220715/http://www.aviationnews.eu/2010/10/29/egypt-orders-three-airbus-military-c295-aircraft/ |archive-date= 7 June 2012}}</ref> The first delivery was on 24 September 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.airbusmilitary.com/PressRelease/tabid/133/ArticleId/159/Egyptian-Air-Force-becomes-new-Airbus-Military-C295-operator.aspx |title= Egyptian Air Force becomes new Airbus Military C295 operator |publisher= Airbusmilitary.com |access-date= 13 May 2012 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120406152744/http://www.airbusmilitary.com/PressRelease/tabid/133/ArticleId/159/Egyptian-Air-Force-becomes-new-Airbus-Military-C295-operator.aspx |archive-date= 6 April 2012}}</ref> During January 2013, a follow-on order was signed for six more aircraft<ref name="Egypt">{{cite web |url= http://www.airbusmilitary.com/LatestNews/tabid/176/ArticleID/241/ArtMID/681/Egypt-signs-repeat-order-for-six-additional-C295-aircraft.aspx |title= Egypt signs repeat order for six additional C295 aircraft |publisher= Airbusmilitary.com |access-date= 16 January 2013 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130120073750/http://www.airbusmilitary.com/LatestNews/tabid/176/ArticleID/241/ArtMID/681/Egypt-signs-repeat-order-for-six-additional-C295-aircraft.aspx |archive-date= 20 January 2013}}</ref> and a further eight was ordered on 16 July 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.janes.com/article/40838/farnborough-2014-egypt-orders-eight-more-c295-transports |title= Farnborough 2014: Egypt orders eight more C295 transports |publisher= IHS Jane's 360 |access-date= 17 July 2014 |archive-date= 26 July 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140726013750/http://www.janes.com/article/40838/farnborough-2014-egypt-orders-eight-more-c295-transports |url-status= dead }}</ref> In early 2021, Egypt signed a five-year performance-based servicing agreement with Airbus regarding its C-295 fleet, which included the provision of material services, on-site support, and on-wing maintenance activities.<ref name= "Egypt support 2021"/>

A major competitor for export sales of the C-295 has been the [[Alenia C-27J Spartan|C-27J Spartan]], manufactured previously by [[Alenia Aeronautica]] (2006–2012) and [[Alenia Aermacchi]] (2012–2016), and now by [[Leonardo S.p.A.]]<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/feature/5/149884/the-story-behind-peru%E2%80%99s-c_27j-buy.html |title= The Real Story of Peru's C-27J Buy |website= www.defense-aerospace.com |access-date= 23 March 2020}}</ref> The C-295 was a major bidder for the [[US Army]]–[[US Air Force]] [[Joint Cargo Aircraft]] (JCA) programme but lost to the [[L-3 Communications]]/[[Alenia Aeronautica|Alenia]] team for the C-27J in June 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=3537 |title= Defense.gov Contracts for Wednesday, June 13, 2007 |publisher= defenselink.mil |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090831185900/http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=3537 |archive-date= 31 August 2009 |access-date= 5 July 2015}}</ref> The C-295 was reportedly considered by the US Army to pose a greater risk due to its use of a new operational mode to meet altitude and range requirements.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/JCA101007.xml&headline=Raytheon%20Lost%20JCA%20Over%20Aircraft%20Performance%20Concerns |archive-url= http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20171030105227/http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/JCA101007.xml&headline=Raytheon%20Lost%20JCA%20Over%20Aircraft%20Performance%20Concerns |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2017-10-30 |title= Raytheon Lost JCA Over Aircraft Performance Concerns |publisher= Aviation Week |date= 10 October 2007}}</ref> Among other contracts the C-295 lost to the C-27J are the [[Peruvian Air Force]]'s [[Antonov An-32]] replacement and the [[Royal Australian Air Force]]'s [[de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou]] replacement.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}

While the vast majority of C-295 sales have been to military operators, it has been certified for civil purposes as well. During August 2018, it was announced that the Irish leasing company [[Stellwagen Group]] has leased a single C-295 to [[CMC Aviation|DAC Aviation International]], it being the first civil operator of the type in Africa.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/defence/first-airbus-c295-delivered-to-african-operator-for-humanitarian-operations |title= First Airbus C295 delivered to African operator for humanitarian operations |publisher= timesaerospace.aero |date= 20 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.seraph.aero/news-stellwagen-selivers-first-airbus-c295-aircraft-to-humanitarian-assistance-organisation.html |title= Stellwagen Delivers First Airbus C295 Aircraft to Humanitarian Assistance Organisation |publisher= seraph.aero |date= 31 August 2018}}</ref> This aircraft has participated in humanitarian operations, such as the delivery of anti-[[cholera]] kits, food, water, sanitation, and hygiene goods to [[Mozambique]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2019-10-assisting-humanitarian-efforts-with-airbus-versatile-c295-airlifter |title= Assisting humanitarian efforts with Airbus' versatile C295 airlifter |publisher= Airbus |date= 22 October 2019}}</ref>

In 2016, after a 12-year purchasing process that involved three different Canadian federal governments, the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] ordered 16 CC-295s as the replacement search and rescue aircraft for its aging fleets of [[de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo|CC-115 Buffalo]] and older-model [[C-130|C-130H Hercules]].<ref name= "RCAF 2016 Purchase">{{cite news |last= Brewster |first= Murray |date= 7 December 2016 |title= Airbus chosen to build Canada's new search planes, ending 12-year procurement odyssey |url= http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/fixed-wing-search-planes-1.3885653 |access-date= 16 November 2024 |work= [[CBC News]] |publisher= [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]] |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161207230704/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/fixed-wing-search-planes-1.3885653 |archive-date= 7 December 2016 |url-status= live}}</ref> The first plane, painted in Canadian SAR livery, was nearly complete and finished testing at the factory in late 2019.<ref name= "fi canada2019">{{Cite web |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/canadas-first-c295-gains-air-force-livery/134740.article |title= Canada's first C295 gains air force livery |first= Craig |last= Hoyle |date= 9 October 2019 |website= [[Flight Global]] | publisher = [[DVV Media Group]] | location = London| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240527005600/https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/canadas-first-c295-gains-air-force-livery/134740.article | archive-date = 27 May 2024 | url-status = live}}</ref> The first operational aircraft arrived in Canada in September 2020, and deliveries continued until 2022.<ref name="CBC New Era">{{Cite news |last= Brewster |first= Murray |date= 25 September 2020 |title= A new era for military search-and-rescue begins with the Kingfisher |work= CBC News | publisher = Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |url= https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/search-rescue-plane-1.5739524 |access-date= 16 November 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240829085950/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/search-rescue-plane-1.5739524 | archive-date = 29 August 2024 | url-status = live}}</ref> The planes operate from [[CFB Greenwood|Greenwood, Nova Scotia]] ([[413 Transport and Rescue Squadron]]); [[CFB Trenton|Trenton, Ontario]] ([[424 Transport and Rescue Squadron]]); [[CFB Winnipeg|Winnipeg, Manitoba]] ([[435 Transport and Rescue Squadron]]); and [[CFB Comox|Comox, British Columbia]] ([[442 Transport and Rescue Squadron]] and [[No. 418 Squadron RCAF|418 Search and Rescue Operational Training Squadron]]).<ref name="RCAF 2016 Purchase" /> The aircraft's primary training centre is located at CFB Comox, where Airbus set up the RCAF Search & Rescue Training Facility for the CC-295.<ref name= "CBC New Era"/>  Another aircraft, that arrived in January 2020, is a trainer for the maintenance personnel, and is not included in the 16 aircraft ordered.<ref name = "RCAF Maintenance Trainer">{{cite news | last1 = Pugliese  | first1 = David |title= RCAF crews to get look at new C-295 aircraft as it tours bases |work= [[Ottawa Citizen]] | publisher = [[Postmedia Network]] | date = 31 January 2020 |url= https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/rcaf-crews-to-get-look-at-new-c-295-aircraft-as-it-tours-bases |access-date= 16 November 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210825220038/https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/rcaf-crews-to-get-look-at-new-c-295-aircraft-as-it-tours-bases | archive-date = 25 August 2021 | url-status = live}}</ref> The aircraft will not be used operationally until 2025 or 2026 because of delays caused by issues with the aircraft's equipment and software.<ref name="RCAF issues delay deployment">{{cite news | last1 = Pugliese  | first1 = David |title= Feds accused of hiding details of plane purchase |work= [[National Post]] | publisher = [[Postmedia Network]] |location = [[Toronto]]| date = 26 September 2022 | page = A4|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/national-post-feds-accused-of-hiding-det/159170397/ | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | access-date = 16 November 2024 }}</ref>

The C-295 MPA was a candidate to replace the German Navy's P-3C [[maritime patrol aircraft]], possibly as a stopgap solution from 2025 to 2032.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-sucht-neue-Seefernaufklaerer-article21850382.html |title= Bundeswehr sucht neue Seefernaufklärer |publisher= n-tv.de}}</ref> During 2021, it was speculated that a combined order with Spain could be achieved.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.defensa.com/otan-y-europa/alemania-podria-integrarse-programa-ejercito-aire-espanol-para |title= Alemania podría integrarse en el programa del Ejercito del Aire español para dotarse de C295 para patrulla marítima-noticia defensa.com - Noticias Defensa defensa.com OTAN y Europa |date= 14 February 2021 |website= Defensa.com}}</ref> However, during July 2021, Germany announced that it had ordered five [[P-8 Poseidon]]s to fulfill this need.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.naval-technology.com/news/germany-five-boeing-p-8a-poseidon-aircraft/ |title= Germany signs deal to procure five Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft |website= www.naval-technology.com |date= July 2021}}</ref> In June 2023, Spain approved the purchase of 16 C295W, six in the maritime patrol configuration, and ten in the maritime surveillance configuration.<ref name= "Spain 2023-1">{{cite web |last1=Ozberk |first1=Tayfun |title=Spain Approves The Acquisition Of 16 Airbus C295W For Maritime Patrol And Surveillance |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/06/spain-approves-the-acquisition-of-16-airbus-c295w-for-maritime-patrol-and-surveillance/ |website=Naval News |access-date=25 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625111821/https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/06/spain-approves-the-acquisition-of-16-airbus-c295w-for-maritime-patrol-and-surveillance/ |archive-date=25 June 2023 |date=22 June 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name= "Spain 2023-2">{{cite web |last1=Jennings |first1=Gareth |title=Paris Air Show 2023: Spain approves C295 MPA, MSA aircraft |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/paris-air-show-2023-spain-approves-c295-mpa-msa-aircraft/ |website=Janes |access-date=25 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230625111821/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/paris-air-show-2023-spain-approves-c295-mpa-msa-aircraft/ |archive-date=25 June 2023 |date=22 June 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===India===

During the 2020s, India stated its intent to place the largest single order for the type; the [[Cabinet Committee on Security]] approved the ordering of 56 C-295Ws to equip the [[Indian Air Force]] in September 2021.<ref name="janes indi2021">{{Cite web |title=India concludes price negotiations to acquire 62 C295 transport aircraft |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/india-concludes-price-negotiations-to-acquire-62-c295-transport-aircraft |access-date=9 September 2021 |website=Janes.com |language=en}}</ref> Of these, it has been agreed that 16 aircraft will be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain within 48 months of the contract's signing (by August 2025), while a further 40 aircraft are to be manufactured in India by [[Tata Advanced Systems Limited]] within the following ten years at a "Final Assembly Line" (FAL) in [[Vadodara]], [[Gujarat]]. All aircraft from the Tata Aircraft Complex are scheduled to be delivered between September 2026 and August 2031.<ref name= "hindu sept2021">{{cite web |date= 8 September 2021 |title= CCS clears C-295 purchase worth $2.5 billion to replace IAF's Avros |url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ccs-clears-c-295-purchase-worth-2-5-billion-to-replace-iaf-s-avros-101631110901583.html |access-date= 8 September 2021 |website= Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= Philip |first= Snehesh Alex |date= 8 September 2021 |title= IAF to get 56 C-295 Airbus aircraft as Modi govt clears 'Make in India' deal |url= https://theprint.in/defence/iaf-to-get-56-c-295-airbus-aircraft-as-modi-govt-clears-make-in-india-deal/730260/ |access-date= 24 September 2021 |website= ThePrint |language= en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=First indigenous C-295 {{sic|nolink=yes|aircrafts}} to roll out of Vadodara manufacturing facility in September 2026 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/first-indigenous-c-295-aircrafts-to-roll-out-of-vadodara-manufacturing-facility-in-september-2026-3251195 |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> The indigenous content for the initial 16 aircraft from the Tata Aircraft Complex will be 48% while the value will be raised to 75% for the last 24 aircraft. All aircraft feature an [[electronic warfare]] suite manufactured by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] and [[Bharat Electronics]]. According to a report, "Aero engine and avionics are sourced by Airbus from other [[OEM]], the other structural parts will mostly be made in India, sources said. Precisely, of 14,000 detailed parts used in each aircraft, 13,000 would be made in India from raw material. A total of 37 companies have already been identified by Airbus, of these 33 are [[MSME]]s". A full-mission simulator has been established at [[Agra AFS]] for training personnel.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=2024-10-27 |title=India to procure 15 more C-295 aircraft; 12 to be built at home |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-to-procure-15-more-c-295-aircraft-12-to-be-built-at-home/article68803699.ece/amp/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=Explainer: Airbus-Tata C-295 project could do what Suzuki did for automobile sector in India |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/explainer-airbus-tata-c-295-project-could-do-what-suzuki-did-for-automobile-sector-in-india |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref>

The first C-295 was delivered to the IAF on 13 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-12 |title=Airbus delivers first C295 to India {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-09-airbus-delivers-first-c295-to-india |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=www.airbus.com |language=en}}</ref> This was followed by the delivery of second and third aircraft on 4 and 28 May 2024, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-04 |title=IAF takes delivery of second C295 transport aircraft |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/iaf-takes-delivery-of-second-c295-transport-aircraft20240504015259/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=[[Asian News International|ANI]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=IADN Editorial |date=2024-05-29 |title=Airbus delivers 3rd C295 transport aircraft to IAF - IADN |url=https://iadnews.in/airbus-delivers-3rd-c295-transport-aircraft-to-iaf/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=- IADN |language=en-GB}}</ref> The fourth (CA 7104) and fifth (CA 7105) were delivered on 5 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1809227328007913905 |user=AirbusDefence |title=What's better than one #C295? Two! Aircraft number 4 and 5 left our production facility... |date=2024-07-05 |access-date=2024-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=gargi.chaudhry |title=Airbus to deliver another two C295 aircraft to Indian Air Force |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india-defence/airbus-to-deliver-another-two-c295-aircraft-to-indian-air-force-sg6skn |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=en}}</ref> The sixth was delivered by 28 October 2024.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-28 |title=Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus inaugurate C295 Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, India {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-10-tata-advanced-systems-and-airbus-inaugurate-c295-final-assembly-line-vadodara-india |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=www.airbus.com |language=en}}</ref> The remaining ten aircraft will be delivered at a rate of one per month until August 2025, followed by deliveries from Vadodara plant.<ref name=":7" />

On 16 February 2024, the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Defence Ministry of India]] approved a proposal to procure nine Medium-Range [[Maritime patrol aircraft|Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft]] (MRMRA) for the [[Indian Navy]] and six Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMMA) for the [[Indian Coast Guard]] based on C-295MW transport aircraft. The project is worth around {{INR convert|29000|c|lk=on|year=2024}}. They are to be [[Make in India|made in India]] by the Tata-Airbus tie-up in order to complement the existing fleet of [[Boeing P-8I Neptune]] and [[Dornier 228|HAL 228]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=Defence Ministry approves purchase of 15 maritime surveillance aircraft for Navy, Indian Coast Guard: Sources |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/defence-ministry-approves-purchase-of-15-maritime-surveillance-aircraft-for-navy-indian-coast-guard-sources-13735242.html/amp |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft: Report |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/defence-ministry-approves-proposal-to-buy-maritime-surveillance-patrol-aircraft-2503054-2024-02-16 |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=India Today |date=16 February 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2"/> The MPAs for the Navy and the Coast Guard is being developed by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. Of these 15 aircraft, three will be delivered in fly-away condition from Spain for urgent developmental purposes, while the remaining 12 will be delivered by the TASL plant. TASL plans to have 78% indigenous content for the 12 MPA aircraft.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Philip |first=Snehesh Alex |date=2024-10-27 |title=India to fast-track procurement of 15 more C-295s; Modi, Sanchez to inaugurate Vadodara facility |url=https://theprint.in/defence/india-to-fast-track-procurement-of-15-more-c-295s-modi-sanchez-to-inaugurate-vadodara-facility/2330973/ |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> The weapon systems of the variants will include [[NASM-SR]], [[NASM-MR]] and [[Torpedo Advanced Light Shyena|Torpedo Advanced Light]] (TAL) as well as air-launched [[sonobuoys]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Sana |date=2024-11-14 |title=India's C-295 to Gain Advanced Weapons for Maritime Surveillance |url=https://jetlinemarvel.net/indias-c-295-to-gain-advanced-weapons-for-maritime-surveillance/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Jetline Marvel |language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ravi_Shankar |date=2024-11-14 |title=Indian Navy To Boost Maritime Surveillance With 'Navalised' Version Of Airbus C-295 |url=https://bharatshakti.in/indian-navy-to-boost-maritime-surveillance-with-navalised-version-of-airbus-c-295/ |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=Bharat Shakti |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 28 October 2024, the final assembly line for the aircraft was inaugurated in [[Vadodara]], [[Gujarat]], by [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] and Spanish [[Prime Minister of Spain|Prime Minister]] [[Pedro Sánchez|Pedro Sanchez]].<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-28 |title=All about the C295 aircraft manufacturing plant, inaugurated by PM Modi in Vadodara |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/c295-aircraft-plant-modi-iaf-inauguration-9642745/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

==Variants==
[[File:EADS CASA C-295 AEW.jpg|thumb|C-295 AEW prototype at the [[Royal International Air Tattoo]] in 2011]]
[[File:C295 Armed ISR.jpg|thumb|C-295 Armed ISR variant at [[Dubai Airshow#2017|Dubai Air Show 2017]]]]
[[File:EADS - CASA C295, EC-296, on static display at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow (14498385819).jpg|thumb|C-295W prototype at the [[Farnborough Airshow]] in 2014]]
;C-295M
:Military transport version. Capacity for 71 troops, 48 paratroops, 27 stretchers, five 2.24 × 2.74&nbsp;m (88 × 108&nbsp;inches) pallets, or three light vehicles.<ref name="JAWA03 p444-5">Jackson 2003, pp. 444–445.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-27 |title=C295 Tactical Transporter {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/defence/military-aircraft/c295/c295-tactical-transporter |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=www.airbus.com |language=en}}</ref>
;CN-295
:Locally-produced variant by [[Indonesian Aerospace]] under license in [[Bandung]], [[Indonesia]].<ref name=":1" />
;C-295 MPA/Persuader
:[[Maritime patrol aircraft|Maritime patrol]]/[[anti-submarine warfare]] version. Provision for six [[hardpoints]].<ref name="JAWA03 p444-5"/>
;C-295 AEW&C
:Prototype [[airborne early warning and control]] version with [[EL/W-2090]] 360 degree radar dome. The [[Active electronically scanned array|AESA]] radar was developed by [[Israel Aerospace Industries]] (IAI) and has an integrated [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] (Identification friend or foe) system.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/08/357738/first-flight-for-airbus-militarys-aewc-c-295.html |title= First flight for Airbus Military's AEW&C; C-295 |date= 8 June 2011 |website= Flight Global |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110611055924/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/06/08/357738/first-flight-for-airbus-militarys-aewc-c-295.html |access-date= 16 December 2021 |archive-date= 11 June 2011 |url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.aviaciontotal.cl/2011/06/airbus-military-y-elta-desarrollan-version-aew-del-c-295/ |title= AIRBUS MILITARY and ELTA Develop AEW Version of the C-295 |website= Airbus Military |date= 8 June 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110925222104/http://www.aviaciontotal.cl/2011/06/airbus-military-y-elta-desarrollan-version-aew-del-c-295/ |access-date= 16 December 2021 |archive-date= 25 September 2011 |url-status= live}}</ref>
;C-295 Firefighter
:Dedicated aerial firefighting aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/airbus-military-reveals-more-details-of-c295-firefighter-programme/ |title= Airbus Military reveals more details of C295 firefighter programme |access-date= 19 January 2017 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170202093400/https://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/airbus-military-reveals-more-details-of-c295-firefighter-programme/ |archive-date= 2 February 2017}}</ref>
;{{visible anchor|CC-295 Kingfisher}}
:Dedicated [[search and rescue]] aircraft for the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] based on C-295W.<ref>{{cite news |last1 = Berthiaume |first1 = Lee  |url= https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/12/08/canada-to-buy-16-new-airbus-search-and-rescue-planes-for-23-billion.html |title= Canada to buy 16 new Airbus search-and-rescue planes for $2.3 billion |newspaper= [[Toronto Star]] | agency = [[The Canadian Press]]|date=8 December 2016 |access-date= 16 November 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170201234322/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/12/08/canada-to-buy-16-new-airbus-search-and-rescue-planes-for-23-billion.html |archive-date= 1 February 2017 |url-status= live | url-access = subscription | issn = 0319-0781}}</ref><ref name = "CC-295 Kingfisher">{{Cite news | last1 = Haluschak | first1 = Erin |title= 19 Wing Comox home to new fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft |work= The Courtenay Comox Valley Record | publisher = [[Island Publishers Ltd.]]| location = [[Courtenay, British Columbia]] | date= 30 September 2020| page = A3 |url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courtenay-comox-valley-record-19-win/159176866/ |access-date= 16 November 2024 | via = Newspapers.com | issn = 0836-8880}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Canada selects Airbus C295W for fixed-wing search and rescue |url= https://www.aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com/article/canada-airbus-c295w-search-rescue-120916/ |access-date= 28 September 2020 |work= Aerospace Manufacturing and Design |date= 9 December 2016 |language= en}}</ref>
;C-295 SIGINT
:Dedicated [[signals intelligence]] version.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.janes.com/article/38927/airbus-ds-discloses-new-variants-customers-for-c295-aircraft|title= Airbus DS discloses new variants, customers for C295 aircraft |website= IHS Jane's Defence Weekly |first= Gareth |last= Jennings |location= Seville|date= 8 June 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140716082302/http://www.janes.com/article/38927/airbus-ds-discloses-new-variants-customers-for-c295-aircraft |access-date= 16 December 2021 |archive-date= 16 July 2014 |url-status= live}}</ref>
;C-295W
:Upgraded model, equipped with wingtip devices (winglets) to improve performance in the takeoff, climb, and cruise phases of flight by increasing the lift-drag ratio.<ref name=Winglets>{{cite news |url= http://www.airbusmilitary.com/LatestNews/tabid/176/ArticleID/232/ArtMID/681/Airbus-Military-begins-flight-tests-of-C295-winglets.aspx |website= Airbus Military |title= Airbus Military begins flight tests of C295 winglets version |date= 2 January 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130105032432/http://www.airbusmilitary.com/LatestNews/tabid/176/ArticleID/232/ArtMID/681/Airbus-Military-begins-flight-tests-of-C295-winglets.aspx |access-date= 15 December 2021 |archive-date= 5 January 2013 |url-status= live}}</ref>
;C-295 ISR
:Armed variant equipped with machine guns, small-caliber automatic cannons, rocket launchers, laser-guided bombs, and anti-tank missiles.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2017-11-airbus-displays-comprehensive-range-of-weapons-for-armed-c295 |title= Airbus displays comprehensive range of weapons for armed C295 |website= [[Airbus]] |date= 12 November 2017 |access-date= 15 December 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/news/2017-11-dubai-airshow-2017-airbus-makes-it-fly-with-510-aircraft-orders-and |title= Dubai Airshow 2017: Airbus 'makes it fly' with 510 aircraft orders and commitments |website= [[Airbus]] |date= 17 November 2017 |access-date= 15 December 2021 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211215154114/https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/news/2017-11-dubai-airshow-2017-airbus-makes-it-fly-with-510-aircraft-orders-and |archive-date= 15 December 2021 }}</ref>
;AC-295 Gunship
:[[Gunship]] version developed by Airbus Defence and Space, [[Orbital ATK]], and the [[King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau]], based on the [[CASA/IPTN CN-235|AC-235 Light Gunship]] configuration.<ref>{{cite news |title= Airbus Defence and Space and ATK welcome Jordan's selection of C295 gunship |publisher= Airbus Defence and Space|url=http://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/airbus-defence-and-space-and-atk-welcome-jordans-selection-of-c295-gunship/ |date= 18 June 2014 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150402144105/http://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/airbus-defence-and-space-and-atk-welcome-jordans-selection-of-c295-gunship/ |archive-date= 2 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= ATK and King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau Define Baseline for AC-295 Gunship |publisher= ATK |url= http://atk.mediaroom.com/ATKandKingAbdullahIIDesignandDevelopmentBureauDefineBaselineforAC-295Gunship |date= 17 July 2014 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150328042652/http://atk.mediaroom.com/ATKandKingAbdullahIIDesignandDevelopmentBureauDefineBaselineforAC-295Gunship |archive-date= 28 March 2015}}</ref>
;KC-295
:Dedicated [[tanker aircraft]].<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.janes.com/article/64397/airbus-ds-demonstrates-c295-tanker |title= Janes &#124; Latest defence and security news |access-date= 19 January 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170201235450/http://www.janes.com/article/64397/airbus-ds-demonstrates-c295-tanker |archive-date= 1 February 2017 |url-status= live}}</ref>

==Operators==
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[[File:World operators of the EADS CASA C-295 (M and Persuader).png|thumb|CASA C-295 operators: {{Legend|#0000ff|C-295M users}}{{Legend|#00ff00|C-295 Persuader users}}{{Legend|#ff00ff|Users of both versions}}]]

The C-295 is in service with the armed forces of 36 countries. By 31 August 2015, 136 C-295s had been ordered with 134 in service and two lost in accidents.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url= http://militaryaircraft-airbusds.com/Portals/0/Images/Aircraft/OrdersAndDeliveries/AMOrdersDeliveries.pdf |title= Orders, Deliveries, In Operation Military aircraft by Country - Worldwide |date= 31 August 2015 |website= Airbus Space and Defence |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151120091009/http://www.militaryaircraft-airbusds.com/Portals/0/Images/Aircraft/OrdersAndDeliveries/AMOrdersDeliveries.pdf |archive-date= 20 November 2015 |access-date= 4 December 2015}}</ref>

;{{ALG}}
* The [[Algerian Air Force]] received six C-295s for transport and maritime patrol.<ref name="Munson p36"/> One lost in an accident.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Decotte |first1=Jean |last2=Bon |first2=Gerard |last3=Vinocur |first3=Nick |date=2012-11-09 |title=Algerian military plane crashes in France, four dead |language=en |work=Reuters |editor-last=Gowling |editor-first=Ralph |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-plane-idUSBRE8A81JO20121109 |access-date=2023-06-30}}</ref>
;{{ANG}}
* The [[Angolan Air Force]] ordered two C-295s for maritime patrol duties and one for transport.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grimaldi |first=Alberto |date=21 April 2022 |title=Angola encarga a Airbus tres unidades del avión C295, que se ensambla en Sevilla |url=https://www.diariodesevilla.es/economia/Airbus-Angola-encarga-tres-unidades-C295-ensambla-Sevilla_0_1676534326.html |website=Diario de Sevilla}}</ref><ref name="angolaorder">{{Cite web |date=21 April 2022 |title=The Republic of Angola orders three Airbus C295s |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-04-the-republic-of-angola-orders-three-airbus-c295s |website=Airbus}}</ref>
[[File:Bangladesh Army Aviation Group CN-295W (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Bangladesh Army Aviation Group]] CN-295W]]
;{{BAN}}
* The [[Bangladesh Army Aviation Group]] operates two C-295W for tactical transport.<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/bangladesh-to-join-the-family-of-c295w-operators |title= Bangladesh To Join The Family Of C295W Operators |publisher= Airbus Defence and Space |date= 11 October 2016 |access-date= 11 October 2016 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161012143936/https://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/bangladesh-to-join-the-family-of-c295w-operators/ |archive-date= 12 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1= Stevenson |first1= Beth |title= Bangladesh orders single C295W |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bangladesh-orders-single-c295w-transport-430249/ |website= FlightGlobal |access-date= 11 October 2016 |date= 11 October 2016 |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161012080013/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bangladesh-orders-single-c295w-transport-430249/ |archive-date= 12 October 2016}}</ref>
[[File:casa c-295 c-105 riat2009 arp.jpg|thumb|EADS CASA C-295 of the [[Brazilian Air Force]] in special markings for [[RIAT]] 2009]]
;{{BRA}}
* The [[Brazilian Air Force]] received 13 C-295s, designated ''C-105A Amazonas'', to replace their ageing DHC-5/C-115 Buffalo transports. Additional orders are to raise the total to 15 by 2020.<ref name="Munson p36"/><ref>{{cite web |last1= Barreira |first1= Victor |title= First of two new C295s arrives in Brazil |url=http://www.janes.com/article/72891/ |website= IHS Jane's 360 |access-date= 4 August 2017 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20170804162102/http://www.janes.com/article/72891/first-of-two-new-c295s-arrives-in-brazil |archive-date= 4 August 2017 |date= 4 August 2017 |url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Brazil orders third C295 search and rescue aircraft |url= http://www.airforcesmonthly.com/2018/01/22/brazil-orders-third-c295-search-and-rescue-aircraft/ |website= Air Forces Monthly |access-date= 22 January 2018 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20180122211239/http://www.airforcesmonthly.com/2018/01/22/brazil-orders-third-c295-search-and-rescue-aircraft/ |archive-date= 22 January 2018 |date= 22 January 2018 |url-status= dead}}</ref>
;{{BRU}}
* The [[Royal Brunei Air Force]] is to become the 39th operator of the C-295 aircraft worldwide and the eighth in the Asia-Pacific region. A total of four aircraft have been ordered and the first two will be delivered in January 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Borneo Bulletin |title=Brunei to become new C295 operator |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/brunei-to-become-new-c295-operator/ |date=14 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=News - Acceptance And Signing Ceremony For The Customer... |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/Lists/News/DispForm.aspx?ID=6106 |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-23 |title=Pesawat C295MW tiba di Brunei Januari 2024 » Media Permata Online |url=https://mediapermata.com.bn/pesawat-c295mw-tiba-di-brunei-januari-2024/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Pesawat C295MW tiba di Brunei Januari 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref>
;{{BFA}}
* The [[Burkina Faso Armed Forces|Burkina Faso Air Force]] has taken delivery of one C-295, registration XT-MBH, as of 16 November 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title= Flight Activity with Registration: XT-MBH |date= 16 November 2021 |website= Airbus Family Flights |url= https://aibfamily.flights/registration/XT-MBH |access-date= 26 January 2022}}</ref>
;{{CAN}}
* The [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] ordered 16 CC-295s in 2016 to replace its ageing fleet of [[de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo|CC-115 Buffalos]] and older-model [[C-130|C-130H Hercules]] search and rescue aircraft.<ref name="RCAF 2016 Purchase" /> All aircraft were expected to be delivered by the end of 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://skiesmag.com/news/initial-operational-capability-canadas-cc-295-fwsar-aircraft-delayed-2025/#:~:text=The%2016th%20and%20final%20CC,Greenwood%2C%20and%2017%20Wing%20Winnipeg |title=Initial operational capability of Canada's CC-295 FWSAR aircraft delayed to 2025-26|date=4 May 2022 }}</ref> However, initial operating capability is delayed until 2025 or 2026.<ref name = "Operational in Canada">{{cite press release |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/05/government-of-canada-provides-an-update-on-the-operationalization-of-the-cc-295-kingfisher.html |title=Government of Canada provides an update on the operationalization of the CC-295 Kingfisher | work= [[Government of Canada]] | publisher = [[King's Printer|Queen’s Printer for Canada]] | location = [[Ottawa]] |date=4 May 2022 |access-date=16 November 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240909213012/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/05/government-of-canada-provides-an-update-on-the-operationalization-of-the-cc-295-kingfisher.html | archive-date = 9 September 2024 | url-status = live}}</ref> Additional trainer aircraft for maintenance personnel arrived in 2020 without SAR equipment.<ref name="RCAF Maintenance Trainer" />
;{{CHI}}
* The [[Chilean Navy]] operates three C-295 MPAs.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}
;{{COL}}
* The [[Colombian Air Force]] operates six C-295s; the last of the original four was delivered in April 2009. The fifth aircraft was ordered in September 2012 and delivered 14 March 2013.{{r|:0}} The sixth aircraft was ordered in January 2013, entering service before 31 August 2015.<ref name=":0"/>
;{{CZE}}
* The [[Czech Air Force]] ordered four C-295 to replace their fleet of [[Antonov An-26]]s, all having been delivered in 2010. They are based at Kbely Air Force Base.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.savunmasanayi.net/cekler-c-295-taktik-nakliye-ucagi-aliyor/cekler-c-295-taktik-nakliye-ucagi-aliyor/ |title= Czechs buy C-295 military tactical aircraft |publisher= Savunmasanayi.net |date= 18 May 2009 |access-date= 13 May 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120629001745/http://www.savunmasanayi.net/cekler-c-295-taktik-nakliye-ucagi-aliyor/cekler-c-295-taktik-nakliye-ucagi-aliyor |archive-date= 29 June 2012 |url-status= dead}}</ref> Two more were ordered in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.janes.com/article/70635/czech-mod-launches-process-to-acquire-two-more-c295s |title= Czech MoD launches process to acquire two more C295s |publisher= janes.com |date= 22 May 2017 |access-date= 22 May 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170524115924/http://www.janes.com/article/70635/czech-mod-launches-process-to-acquire-two-more-c295s |archive-date= 24 May 2017 |url-status= dead}}</ref>
;{{ECU}}
* The [[Ecuadorian Air Force]] operates three aircraft.<ref name=":0" />
;{{EGY}}
* The [[Egyptian Air Force]] operates 24 C-295s as of August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/537976/airbus-recibe-de-egipto-el-primer-pedido-de-un-a400m-tras-el-accidente/ |title= Airbus recibe de Egipto el primer pedido de un A400M tras el accidente |access-date= 14 August 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151009040627/http://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/537976/airbus-recibe-de-egipto-el-primer-pedido-de-un-a400m-tras-el-accidente/ |archive-date= 9 October 2015 |url-status= live}}</ref>
;{{GNQ}}
* [[Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea|Equatorial Guinea Air Force]] – Two (one transport and one surveillance) aircraft on order for delivery from September 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last1= Stevenson |first1= Beth |title= Equatorial Guinea orders two C295 transports |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/equatorial-guinea-orders-two-c295-transports-421503/ |website= Flightglobal |access-date= 2 February 2016 |date= 2 February 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160203041321/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/equatorial-guinea-orders-two-c295-transports-421503/ |archive-date= 3 February 2016 |url-status= live}}</ref>
;{{FIN}}
* The [[Finnish Air Force]] operates three C-295s.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/finland-orders-c295-light-transports-02232/ |title= Finland Orders C-295 Light Transports |publisher= Defenseindustrydaily.com |date= 24 May 2010 |access-date= 2 October 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120907200822/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/finland-orders-c295-light-transports-02232/ |archive-date= 7 September 2012 |url-status= live}}</ref> There is an option for four more additional aircraft.<ref name="Munson p36"/>
;{{GHA}}
* The [[Ghana Air Force|Ghanaian Air Force]] operates two C-295s and has ordered a third one.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/2013-global-news-worldwide-world-international-air-force-aviation-/october-2013-global-news-worldwide-world-international-air-force-aviation-aerospace-/838-ghana-to-acquire-additional-airbus-military-c295.html |title= Ghana to acquire additional Airbus Military C295 |publisher= Air Recognition |date= 22 October 2013 |access-date= 22 October 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131023060224/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/2013-global-news-worldwide-world-international-air-force-aviation-/october-2013-global-news-worldwide-world-international-air-force-aviation-aerospace-/838-ghana-to-acquire-additional-airbus-military-c295.html |archive-date= 23 October 2013 |url-status= live}}</ref>
[[File:C-295 Indian Air Force.jpg|thumb|C-295 of Indian Air Force]]
;{{IND}}
* [[Indian Air Force]] - Six delivered, total 56 C-295MW on order. A total of 16 will be manufactured by Airbus (Spain) and 40 by [[Tata Advanced Systems]]. First Made in India C-295 to roll out in September 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=2023-07-19 |title=Airbus C-295 aircraft manufacturing ecosystem taking shape in India |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/c-295-manufacturing-ecosystem-takes-shape-in-india-as-first-aircraft-set-to-be-delivered-in-september/article67097785.ece |access-date=2023-12-29 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-30 |title=PM unveils project worth Rs 22,000 cr to build Tata Group's C-295 transport aircraft |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/deals/story/pm-unveils-project-worth-rs-22000-cr-to-build-tata-groups-c-295-transport-aircraft-351215-2022-10-30 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> 
**[[Vadodara Air Force Station|Vadodara AFS]]
***[[No. 11 Squadron IAF|No. 11 Squadron]] (''The Rhinos'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/sep/25/first-c-295-aircraft-inducted-into-indian-air-force-2618071.html|title=First C-295 aircraft inducted into Indian Air Force|date=2023-09-25|access-date=2023-09-25|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005014347/https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/sep/25/indian-air-force-inducts-first-c-295-transport-aircraft-55-more-to-follow-2618071.html|archive-date=5 October 2023}}</ref>
* [[Indian Navy]] - Nine planned; proposal has been cleared by Indian [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft: Report |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/defence-ministry-approves-acquisition-of-15-maritime-patrol-aircraft-report-101708072429958.html |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DAC clears capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 84,560 crore to boost the capabilities of the Armed Forces & Indian Coast Guard |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2006552 |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=[[Press Information Bureau]]}}</ref>
* [[Indian Coast Guard]] - Six planned; proposal has been cleared by Indian [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> 
;{{INA}}
* The [[Indonesian Air Force]] operates 10 C-295s for tactical and logistical transport. One of them are of the maritime patrol variant, having replaced its elderly [[Fokker F27 Friendship]]s.
* The [[Indonesian National Police]] operates one CN-295 for personnel and logistical transport.<ref>{{Cite web |date= 8 December 2018 |url= https://www.airspace-review.com/2018/09/08/masuk-jajaran-dinas-polisi-udara-cn295-akan-gantikan-fokker-50-yang-sudah-digunakan-30-tahun/ |title= Masuk Jajaran Dinas Polisi Udara, CN295 Akan Gantikan Fokker 50 yang Sudah Digunakan 30 Tahun |access-date= 11 December 2020 |website= airspace-review.com |language= id}}</ref>
;{{IRL}}
* The [[Irish Air Corps]] ordered two C-295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft in December 2019 to replace their CN-235 aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |publisher= Flying in Ireland |date= 20 December 2019 |url= https://flyinginireland.com/2019/12/irish-air-corps-to-acquire-two-new-maritime-patrol-aircraft/ |title= Irish Air Corps to Acquire Two New Maritime Patrol Aircraft}}</ref> On 27 June 2023, the Irish Air Corps took delivery of their first C-295 aircraft.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=IrishAirCorps |number=1673689597539172354 |title=Exciting news! The @IrishAirCorps has just received one of their brand new @AirbusDefence C295 aircraft, taking our capabilities to new heights}}</ref> In December 2022, a contract was signed for a third C-295 Military Transport Aircraft variant with delivery expected in 2025.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Minister for Defence welcomes the arrival of the first of two Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft |url=https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/045b0-minister-for-defence-welcomes-the-arrival-of-the-first-of-two-airbus-c295-maritime-patrol-aircraft/ |website=gov.ie |publisher=Department of Defence |date=20 September 2023}}</ref>
;{{CIV}}
* The [[Air Force of Ivory Coast]] ordered one C-295 on 21 January 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1= Jennings |first1= Gareth |title= Côte d'Ivoire signs for C295 airlifter |url= https://www.janes.com/article/85853/c%F4te-d-ivoire-signs-for-c295-airlifter |website= Jane's 360 |access-date= 21 January 2019 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20190121164129/https://www.janes.com/article/85853/c%F4te-d-ivoire-signs-for-c295-airlifter |archive-date= 21 January 2019 |location= London |date= 21 January 2019 |url-status= live}}</ref>
;{{JOR}}
* The [[Royal Jordanian Air Force]] operates three C-295s and has another one on order as of August 2015.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="Munson p36">Munson 2008, p.36.</ref>
[[File:CASA C-295M Kazakhstan Air Force 093.jpg|thumb|EADS CASA C-295 of the [[Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan|Kazakh Air Force]] delivered in 2013]]
;{{KAZ}}
* The [[Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan|Kazakh Air Force]] operates eight C-295s. In March 2019, Kazakhstan awarded Airbus a contract to produce a ninth C-295 for the Kazakh Air Force.<ref>{{cite web |last1= Hoyle |first1= Craig |title= C295 purchase to bolster Kazakhstan defences |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/c295-purchase-to-bolster-kazakhstan-defences-456812/ |website= Flight Global |access-date= 21 March 2019 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20190321164209/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/c295-purchase-to-bolster-kazakhstan-defences-456812/ |archive-date= 21 March 2019 |location= London |date= 21 March 2019 |url-status= live }}</ref>
;{{MLI}}
*[[Military of Mali Air Force|Air Force of Mali]] – one C-295W ordered in February 2016, delivered in December 2016.<ref name="scramble442">{{cite magazine |magazine= Scramble |publisher= Dutch Aviation Society |title= Military News and Updates |page= 66 |date= March 2016 |issn= 0927-3417}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1= Cherisey, de |first1= Erwan |title= Mali receives its C295W |url= http://www.janes.com/article/66507 |website= IHS Jane's 360 |access-date= 22 December 2016 |date= 22 December 2016}}</ref>
;{{MEX}}
* The [[Mexican Air Force]] operates eight C-295Ms. They operate in the 301st Squadron, based in Santa Lucia Air Force Base.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}
* The [[Mexican Navy]] operates four C-295Ms and two C-295Ws. They are based at the Tapachula Air Naval Base.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}
[[File:C295_MPA_OMAN_(22223660160).jpg|thumb|right|A [[Royal Air Force of Oman]] C-295MPA being tested at [[Seville Airport]] in 2015]]
;{{OMN}}
* The [[Royal Air Force of Oman]] operates six C-295s and has two on order as of August 2015.<ref name=":0" />
[[File:Philippine_Air_Force_C-295M.JPG|thumb|A [[Philippine Air Force]] CASA C-295M taxis after landing at [[Legazpi Airport]].]]
;{{PHL}}
* The [[Philippine Air Force]] 6 Units Active <ref name="World Air Forces 2025">{{cite web |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=106507 |title= World Air Forces 2025 |publisher= Flightglobal Insight |year= 2024 |access-date= 10 December 2024}}</ref>1 C-295W Damaged IN 2024<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1236934 | title=PAF: C-295 landing incident in Batanes under probe | website=Philippine News Agency }}</ref>,operates four C-295M  delivered in 2015<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/singapore-airshow/2016/02/16/airbus-delivers-final-c-295-to-philippines/|title= Airbus Delivers Final C-295 to Philippines|date= 16 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/702216/stick-to-daang-matuwid-paf-told | title=Stick to 'Daang Matuwid,' PAF told | date=2 July 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/philippine-air-force-acquires-fourth-c295m-tactical-transport |title= Philippine Air Force acquires fourth C295M tactical transport |website= Janes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1188615/air-force-gets-new-aircraft-for-command-and-control-missions |title= Air Force gets new aircraft for command-and-control missions |first= Frances |last= Mangosing |date= 12 November 2019 |website= INQUIRER.net}}</ref> and three C-295W delivered in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=C295, Philippine Air Force, 215, 215 (MSN 215) |url=https://aibfamily.flights/C295/215 |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=AIB Family Flights}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1196832 |title=Marcos: C-295 aircraft to boost PH defense capabilities |date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |work=Philippine News Agency}}</ref> They are operated under the 220th Airlift Wing of the Air Mobility Command.<ref>https://pia.gov.ph/news/2022/11/08/pbbm-to-witness-turnover-of-new-aircraft-ground-based-air-defense-system {{bare URL inline|date=February 2024}}</ref>
[[File:CASA C-295 of Polish Air Force, Radom AirShow 2005, Poland.jpg|thumb|CASA C-295 of the Polish Air Force at the [[Radom Air Show]] in 2005]]
;{{POL}}
* The [[Polish Air Force]] has received 17 C-295s, one of which [[Mirosławiec air accident|has been lost in a crash]]. The service is the first export customer for the aircraft, first ordering it in 2001.<ref name= "polot 295"/>
;{{POR}}
* The [[Portuguese Air Force]] received 12 C-295s, including seven transport (PG01) and five Persuader Maritime Patrol Aircraft (C-295 MPA, three PG02 and two PG03),<ref>''Mais Alto'' 400, pp. 7, 9–10.</ref><ref>{{cite news |last= Mata |first= Paulo |title= C295M: 10.000 horas sobre as asas ínclitas da fama |newspaper= Take/Off |date= 1 January 2013 |access-date= 21 July 2013 |url= http://www.emfa.pt/www/conteudos/galeria/recortes/2013/janeiro-2013/takeoff-jan-10000hvc295_1437.pdf |language= pt |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150621105839/http://www.emfa.pt/www/conteudos/galeria/recortes/2013/janeiro-2013/takeoff-jan-10000hvc295_1437.pdf |archive-date= 21 June 2015 |url-status= dead}}</ref> to replace the [[CASA C.212 Aviocar|C-212 Aviocar]]. They are operated by [[502 Squadron (Portugal)|502 Squadron]] and are based at [[Montijo Air Base]], near Lisbon.<ref name="Munson p36"/><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.eads.com/xml/content/OF00000000400005/7/49/434497.pdf |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070316215844/http://www.eads.com/xml/content/OF00000000400005/7/49/434497.pdf |title= The C-295 MSA/MPA in Portugal |publisher= eads.com|archive-date= 16 March 2007 }}</ref>
;{{KSA}}
* Saudi Arabia's [[Ministry of Interior (Saudi Arabia)|Ministry of Interior]] ordered four C-295Ws in June 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title= Saudi Arabia orders four Airbus C295W aircraft |url= https://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/saudi-arabia-orders-four-airbus-c295w-aircraft/ |website= airbusdefenceandspace |date= 16 June 2015 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160924005022/https://airbusdefenceandspace.com/newsroom/news-and-features/saudi-arabia-orders-four-airbus-c295w-aircraft/ |archive-date= 24 September 2016}}</ref>
;{{SEN}}
* The [[Senegalese Air Force]] received one C-295W in July 2022<ref>{{cite web |title= Sénégal: l'Armée de l'air réceptionne son premier avion CASA 295 |url= https://www.pressafrik.com/%E2%80%8BSenegal-l-Armee-de-l-air-receptionne-son-premier-avion-CASA-295_a250882.html |website= pressafrik.com|date= 28 July 2022 }}</ref> and has another on order.
;{{SRB}}
* The [[Serbian Air Force and Air Defence]] operates two C-295Ws, delivered in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/serbia-buy-two-airbus-c295-transports |title= Serbia To Buy Two Airbus C295 Transports |publisher= Aviation Week Network |date= 12 October 2021 |access-date= 21 November 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://tangosix.rs/2023/14/11/poslednja-vest-srbiji-isporucen-i-drugi-vojni-transportni-avion-c295mw/ | title=&#91;POSLEDNJA VEST&#93; Srbiji isporučen i drugi vojni transportni avion C295MW | date=14 November 2023 }}</ref>
;{{ESP}}
[[File:T.21-04 C-295 Ejército del Aire LEN.jpg|thumb|CASA C-295 ''T.21-04'' from the 35th Wing of the [[Spanish Air and Space Force]]]]
* The [[Spanish Air and Space Force]] operates 13 C-295s (designated internally T.21).{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} In June 2023, a further 16 units, 6 in MPA configuration and 10 in MSA configuration, were ordered to replace the force's recently retired [[Lockheed P-3 Orion|P-3 Orion]] and the [[CASA/IPTN CN-235|CN-235]] D.4 aircraft.<ref name="Spain 2023-1" /><ref name="Spain 2023-2" />
;{{THA}}
* The [[Royal Thai Army]] operates two C-295Ws.<ref name=":0" />
;{{UAE}}
* The [[United Arab Emirates Air Force]] ordered five C-295Ws.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/11/United-Arab-Emirates-orders-five-Airbus-C295-aircraft.html |title= United Arab Emirates orders five Airbus C295 aircraft |access-date= 30 October 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181030170536/https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/11/United-Arab-Emirates-orders-five-Airbus-C295-aircraft.html |archive-date= 30 October 2018 |url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.janes.com/article/75732/dubai-airshow-2017-uae-signs-for-five-c295-airlifters |title= Dubai Airshow 2017: UAE signs for five C295 airlifters &#124; Jane's 360 |access-date= 30 October 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180904153931/https://www.janes.com/article/75732/dubai-airshow-2017-uae-signs-for-five-c295-airlifters |archive-date= 4 September 2018 |url-status= dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/november/3874-dubai-airshow-2017-uae-places-order-for-five-airbus-c295w-airlifters.html |title= Dubai Airshow 2017: UAE places order for five Airbus C295W airlifters |access-date= 30 October 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181030170515/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/november/3874-dubai-airshow-2017-uae-places-order-for-five-airbus-c295w-airlifters.html |archive-date= 30 October 2018 |url-status= live}}</ref>
;{{USA}}
* The [[United States Air Force]] has one Airbus C-295W Persuader in use as of 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10617607 |title= Jetphotos - Airbus C295W |access-date= 6 January 2023 |website= jetphotos.com |date= 27 June 2022}}</ref>
;{{UZB}}
* The [[Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces]] ordered four C-295Ws.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.defensa.com/industria/airbus-defence-space-entrega-nuevo-c295w-fuerza-aerea-uzbekistan |title= Airbus Defence & Space entrega un nuevo C295W a la Fuerza Aérea de Uzbekistán |access-date= 27 March 2020 |website= defensa.com |date= 22 November 2015}}</ref>
;{{VNM}}
* The [[Vietnam People's Air Force]] operates three C-295 aircraft.<ref name=":0" />

==Accidents and notable incidents==
* In the [[Mirosławiec air accident]] on 23 January 2008, a [[Polish Air Force]] C-295 flying from [[Warsaw]] via [[Powidz]] and [[Krzesiny]] to [[Mirosławiec]] [[Mirosławiec air accident|crashed during its approach to the 12th Air Base near Mirosławiec]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7205810.stm |title= Polish army plane in fatal crash |work= BBC News |date= 24 January 2008 |access-date= 13 May 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081217020620/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7205810.stm |archive-date= 17 December 2008 |url-status= live}}</ref> All 20 people on board were killed in the accident.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.trojmiasto.pl/wiadomosci/news.php?id_news=26571 |title= Katastrofa samolotu wojskowego na Pomorzu Zachodnim |publisher= Trojmiasto.pl |date= 23 January 2008 |access-date= 13 May 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080430201012/http://www.trojmiasto.pl/wiadomosci/news.php?id_news=26571 |archive-date= 30 April 2008 |url-status= live}}</ref> All Polish C-295s were grounded after the incident.<ref>{{cite news |title= Poland grounds C-295 transports after 20 killed in crash |publisher= Flight Global |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/01/25/221101/poland-grounds-c-295-transports-after-20-killed-in-crash.html |date= 25 January 2008 |access-date= 25 January 2008 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080701015614/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/01/25/221101/poland-grounds-c-295-transports-after-20-killed-in-crash.html |archive-date= 1 July 2008 |url-status= live}}</ref> Polish defence minister [[Bogdan Klich]] dismissed five air force personnel after the accident investigation, which concluded that multiple failings contributed to 23 January crash.<ref>{{cite news |title= Polish air force dismisses five personnel following C-295 crash report |publisher= Flight Global |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/04/14/222917/polish-air-force-dismisses-five-personnel-following-c-295-crash.html |date= 14 April 2008 |access-date= 8 July 2008 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090302091951/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/04/14/222917/polish-air-force-dismisses-five-personnel-following-c-295-crash.html |archive-date= 2 March 2009 |url-status= live}}</ref>
* On 31 October 2011, the Czech Army grounded its fleet of four C-295Ms due to an in-flight equipment failure onboard one aircraft. While landing, one of its two engines stopped working. Prior to this, a cockpit display and other equipment had also failed. The plane landed safely on its remaining engine. General Vlastimil Picek ordered the grounding of all aircraft until an inquiry ended. The fleet was previously grounded in February 2011, following a severe drop in altitude in mid-flight, and again in May due to avionics problems.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=8107564&c=AIR&s=ALL |archive-url= https://archive.today/20120729130027/http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=8107564&c=AIR&s=ALL |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2012-07-29 |title= Czech planes grounded for 3rd time this year |publisher= DefenceNews |date= 31 October 2011}}</ref>
* On 9 November 2012, an [[Algerian Air Force]] C-295 crashed in the [[Lozère]] region of southern France while flying from Paris to Algeria with the loss of all six people on board.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/investigation-launched-after-algerian-c295-crashes-in-france/107798.article |title= Investigation launched after Algerian C295 crashes in France |publisher= FlightGlobal |date= 12 November 2012}}</ref>
* On 1 November 2024, a [[Philippine Air Force]] C-295 suffered a detached front nose landing gear tires upon landing at [[Basco Airport]] on [[Batanes]] island. The cargo transport plane was carrying family food packs and other relief goods for the residents of Batanes who were battered by [[Typhoon Kong-rey (2024)|typhoon "Leon"]] a few days earlier. No injuries were reported among the military crew members. The cause of the incident was being investigated.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/925746/air-force-plane-s-tire-detaches-as-it-lands-in-batanes-with-food-packs/story/ |title= Air Force plane's tire detaches as it lands in Batanes with food packs |publisher= GMA News Online |date= 2 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://mb.com.ph/2024/11/1/afp-cargo-plane-loses-landing-gear-in-batanes |title= AFP: Military cargo plane loses front landing gear tire while delivering relief goods in Batanes |publisher= Manila Bulletin |date= 2 November 2024}}</ref>

==Specifications (C-295W)==

[[File:C295W.jpg|thumb|C-295W is equipped with winglets which give it an 8% range increase over its predecessor the C-295M]]

=== General characteristics ===
<ref>{{cite web |title=Airbus C295 Brochure |url=https://www.airbus.com/sites/g/files/jlcbta136/files/2023-04/TMMP0001_01_2023_C295%20Transport%20Brochure_ENG_Low.pdf}}</ref>

* '''Capacity:'''  71 soldiers, 24 stretchers along with up to seven medical attendants, five standard 108" [[pallet]]s of cargo, or three [[Land Rover]]-sized light vehicles.
* '''Cabin Dimensions:''' 12.69 × 1.90 × 2.70 meters (41.63 x 6.23 x 8.858 feet)
* '''Length:''' {{cvt|24.50|m|0}} 
* '''Wing span:''' {{cvt|27.59|m|0}} 
* '''Height:''' {{cvt|8.66|m|0}} 
* '''Maximum Payload:''' {{cvt|9000|kg|0}} 
*'''Maximum takeoff weight:''' {{cvt|23200|kg|0}} 
* '''Maximum landing weight:''' {{cvt|23200|kg|0}}
*'''Fuel Capacity:''' {{cvt|7500|L|USgal impgal}} 
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*'''Engine Type:''' 2 x [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100|Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G]]
*'''Engine Power:''' {{cvt|2645|shp|0}}

=== Performance ===

* '''Cruising Speed:''' {{cvt|260|knots|0}}
* '''Ferry Range:''' {{cvt|5750|km|0}} 
:::* '''Range with {{cvt|3000|kg|0}} payload:''' {{cvt|5000|km|0}} 
:::* '''Range with {{cvt|6000|kg|0}} payload:''' {{cvt|3704|km|0}} 
* '''Service Ceiling:'''  {{cvt|7620|m|0}} 
* '''Absolute Ceiling:''' {{cvt|9145|m|0}}
* '''Take-off run:''' {{cvt|670|m|0}} Sea level, ISA
* '''Landing run:''' {{cvt|320|m|0}} Sea level, ISA
*'''Hardpoints:''' six (optional: three under each wing)
*'''Hardpoint capacity:''' inboard pylons {{cvt|800|kg|0}}; centre pylons {{cvt|500|kg|0}}; outboard pylons {{cvt|300|kg|0}}

==See also==
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|related=
* [[CASA/IPTN CN-235]]
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* [[Alenia C-27J Spartan]]
* [[Antonov An-32]]
* [[Antonov/Taqnia An-132]]
* [[Ilyushin Il-112]]
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==References==
===Citations===
{{Reflist}}

===Bibliography===
* {{cite book |editor-last= Jackson |editor-first= Paul |title= Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004 |location= Coulsdon, UK |publisher= Jane's Information Group |year= 2003 |isbn= 0-7106-2537-5}}
* {{cite magazine |last= Munson |first= Kenneth |title= Andalusian Airlifter – CASA C-295 |magazine= [[Air International]] |volume= 75 |issue= 5 |date= November 2008 |pages= 32–37}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite journal |last1= Rebelo |first1= Colonel PILAV Hélder Martins |last2= Rocha |first2= Major NAV Rui |last3= Martins |first3= Major NAV Vítor Lazera |date= November–December 2012 |title= ISR – A exploração integrada dos sistemas de armas C-295M e P-3C/CUP+ |trans-title= ISR – The integrated exploration of the C-295M and P-3C/CUP+ weapon systems |journal= [[Mais Alto]] |issue= 400 |pages= 5–16 |language= pt |access-date= 21 July 2013 |url= http://www.emfa.pt/www/po/maisalto/conteudos/galeria/revista400/a_2186.pdf}}

==External links==
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* [http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/c295maritimepatrolai/ C295 maritime patrol aircraft (Naval technology)]
* [http://www.eads.com/xml/content/OF00000000C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft400005/0/52/434520.pdf EADS product sheet (PDF)]{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}
* [http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/c295/ C-295M twin turboprop transport aircraft, Spain]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190128100958/http://www.eads.com/1024/en/investor/News_and_Events/news_ir/2006/2006/20060606_team_JCA.html Team JCA's C-295/CN-235 Transport Aircraft Fleet Completes 1 Million Flights]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120301002243/http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=%2Fwww%2Fstory%2F08-11-2006%2F0004414783&EDATE= Team JCA's C-295 Advances to Phase II Evaluation for Joint Cargo Aircraft Program.]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110610225615/http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2005/November/Pages/UF-Military5527.aspx Military Services Competing For Future Airlift Missions]

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