CASA C-212 Aviocar

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C.212 Aviocar
CASA C.212 of the Swedish Coast Guard
Type Medium transport
Manufacturer CASA
Maiden flight 26 March 1971
Introduced May 1974
Primary users Spanish Air Force
Swedish Air Force
Mexican Navy

The EADS-CASA C-212 Aviocar is a turboprop-powered STOL medium transport aircraft designed and built in Spain for civil and military use. C-212s are also produced under licence in Indonesia by Indonesian Aerospace, formerly called IPTN but now known as IAe.

The design was initially marketed under the name of Aviocar, but EADS-CASA no longer uses that name in referring to the C-212.

A total of 471 C-212s of all variants were delivered through the end of 2006. EADS-CASA predicts that an additional 85 units will be delivered in the 2007-2016 time period.[1] EADS-CASA currently builds only the 212-400, which received Spanish certification in 1998. The 212-200 is currently built in Indonesia, and IAe is also preparing to begin assembly of -400 models, probably in 2008.

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[edit] Design and development

During the late 1960s, the Spanish Air Force was still operating the already outdated Junkers Ju 52 and Douglas C-47, unpressurized and non-turbocharged piston-powered three- or two-engined craft. CASA developed the C-212 as a more modern alternative using the lighter and more reliable turboprop engine, with the first prototype flying on March 26 1971. In 1974, the Spanish Air Force decided to acquire the Aviocar to update its fleet.

When airlines took note of the type's success with the military, CASA developed a commercial version, the first examples of which were delivered in July 1975. In August 2006 a total of 30 CASA 212 aircraft (all variants) remain in airline service around the world.[2]

Since the C-212 does not have a pressurized fuselage, it is limited to relatively low-flight-level airline usage (below 10000 ft MSL). It is thus ideal for short legs and regional airline service.

The Aviocar has a high-mounted wing, a boxy fuselage, and a conventional tail. The tricycle undercarriage is fixed. It has space for 21-28 passengers depending on configuration.

[edit] Variants

[edit] Series 100

C-212A
Original military production version. Also known as C-212-5, C-212-5 series 100M, and by the Spanish Air Force as the T-12B and D-3A (for medevac aircraft), 129 built.
C-212AV
VIP transport version, T-12C.
C-212B
Six pre-production C-212As converted for photo-reconnaissance missions, TR-12A.
C-212C
Original civil version
C-212D
Two pre-production C-212As converted for use as navigational trainers, TE-12B.
NC-212-100
Manufactured under licence in Indonesia since 1976, IPTN producing 28 NC-212-100s before switching to NC-212-200.

[edit] Series 200

Stretched version with uprated engines (Honeywell TPE331-10R-511C or -512C, rated at 900 shp (671 kW) each), introduced in 1979. The CASA C-212-200 is also a popular skydiving aircraft, known for its large capacity, fast climb, and large tailgate exit ramp.

C-212 series 200M
Military version known as T-12D in Spanish service and Tp 89 for the Swedish Air Force. Specialised ASW and maritime patrol aircraft have been built from this version.
NC-212-200
C-212-200 built under licence by IPTN.

[edit] Series 300

Standard production version from 1987 on. Engines were Honeywell TPE331-10R-513C, also rated at 900 shp. Winglets for improved performance.

C-212-M series 300 (Series 300M)
Military version.
C-212 series 300 airliner
26 seat regional airliner.
C-212 series 300 utility
23 seat civil utility version.
C-212 series 300P
Civil utility version with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65 engines

[edit] Series 400

Slightly enlarged version first flying in 1997. US military designation is C-41. Engines are Honeywell TPE331-12JR-701C, rated at 925 shp (690 kW). Currently the only version being built in Spain.

[edit] Operators

Image:Casa212.jpg
CASA C.212 Safety Card on a flight over Afghanistan in October 2005

[edit] Incidents and Accidents

The CASA 212 has been involved in 71 hull-loss incidents with a total of 499 fatalities.[3] [4] This is a high occurrence, however the aircraft is generally not considered accident-prone as the cause of most crashes have been attributed to its being used in high-risk operations at low altitudes.

October 26, 2006
Swedish Coast Guard CASA 212-200 (registration: SE-IVF/serial nr: KBV 585) crashed in the Falsterbo Canal during a surveillance mission, killing all four onboard.[5] [6] Eye-witness accounts suggest that the accident was caused by one of the wings of the aircraft somehow detaching from the plane.[7] The preliminary report from the Swedish Accident Investigation Board suggests that the right wing detached due to a fatigue crack which had developed in the load-bearing structure in the wing [8].
November 15, 2006
Mexican Navy CASA 212-200 Maritime Patrol (serial AMP-114) crashed in the sea in Campeche coast over the Mexican Gulf during a surveillance mission, all crew managed to survive, due to a smooth maneuver, reasons of the accident still unknown.[9]

[edit] Specifications (Series 300M)

Data from {name of first source}

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two (pilot and co-pilot)
  • Capacity: Up to 20 troops, 12 litters, or 2,820 kg (6,217 lb) of cargo
  • Length: 16.15 m (53 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 20.28 m (66 ft 7 in)
  • Height: 6.60 m (21 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 41 m² (441 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 4,400 kg (9,680 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 8,000 kg (17,600 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2× Garrett AiResearch TPE-331-10R-513C turboprop engines, 690 kW (925 shp) each

Performance

Armament

  • Up to 500 kg (1,100 lb) of weapons on two hardpoints. Typically, machine gun pods or rocket launchers.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Aviation Week & Space Technology, 29 October 2007 issue, p. 66
  2. ^ Flight International, 3-9 October 2006
  3. ^ Accident statistics for CASA 212 from the Aviation Safety Network (English)
  4. ^ List of incidents in the Aviation Safety Network Database (English)
  5. ^ Press release from the Swedish Coast Guard (Swedish)
  6. ^ Accident description, October 26, 2006 in the Aviation Safety Network Database (English)
  7. ^ Four dead after coastguard plane crash, The Local, October 26, 2006. (English)
  8. ^ Statens Haverikommission, (Swedish Accident Investigation Board) (English)
  9. ^ SEMAR aircraft crashed in Mexican Gulf from the SEMAR (Spanish)

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