Hungary orders pair of KC-390s
The aircraft will be able to conduct air-to-air, supply and humanitarian operations
Hungary on 17 November became the second European nation and NATO member state (after Portugal) to order the KC-390 airlifter from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer.
Two KC-390s will be supplied to Hungary, with deliveries scheduled for 2023-2024.
These aircraft will be able to ‘deliver large military loads in an operational environment, as well as providing air-to-air refuelling services’, noted Gáspár Maróth, Hungarian government commissioner responsible for defence development.
‘We are acquiring a multi-role transport fleet for the Hungarian Defence Forces to fulfil the widest possible range of tasks within the national framework,’ he added.
The value of the deal is unconfirmed, but Shephard Defence Insight calculates the unit price of the KC-390 at $85 million. The contract also includes pilot and technician training, as well as other services and support.
As well as being capable of refuelling Hungarian Air Force JAS 39 Gripen aircraft via probe and drogue, each multifunctional KC-390 will include an intensive care medical facility for humanitarian missions.
As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.
More from Military Logistics
-
![General Dynamics NASSCO to build three more US Navy replenishment vessels]()
General Dynamics NASSCO to build three more US Navy replenishment vessels
The latest $1.4 billion contract modification for General Dynamics NASSCO covers a new Expeditionary Sea Base ship and two more John Lewis-class fleet oilers.
-
![Australia onshores Super Hornet and Growler maintenance elements]()
Australia onshores Super Hornet and Growler maintenance elements
New MRO contract between Boeing Defence Australia and RUAG Australia replaces work previously done in the US.
-
![SEA to extend NSIPS to Queen Elizabeth-class carriers and Type 45 destroyers]()
SEA to extend NSIPS to Queen Elizabeth-class carriers and Type 45 destroyers
A systems integration contract for UK RN submarines is being extended to major surface vessels.
-
![USN exercises option for two more Navajo-class rescue and salvage ships]()
USN exercises option for two more Navajo-class rescue and salvage ships
Austal USA is to build two additional Navajo-class towing, salvage and rescue ships for the USN, after Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) exercised a $156.17 …
-
![Lockheed Martin poised to continue Belgian F-16 support via FMS]()
Lockheed Martin poised to continue Belgian F-16 support via FMS
Additional support from Lockheed Martin for Belgian F-16As would supplement an existing FMS case.
