Kawasaki C-2
The Kawasaki C-2 (previously XC-2 and C-X) is a mid-size, twin-turbofan engine, long range, high speed military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Kawasaki Aerospace Company. In June 2016, the C-2 formally entered service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). There are ongoing efforts to sell it overseas to countries such as New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.
| C-2 | |
|---|---|
| A C-2 fly over at Miho Air Base | |
| Role | Military transport aircraft |
| National origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Aerospace Company |
| First flight | 26 January 2010 |
| Introduction | 30 June 2016 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Produced | 2010–present |
| Number built | 15 (22 planned to be built) |
The aircraft is to supplant and replace the older Kawasaki C-1 turbofan transport that has been in service since the 1970s.
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