Airbus Military delivers final C212-400 aircraft to Vietnam Marine Police

Airbus Military has delivered the third and final C212-400 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the Vietnam Marine Police, following mission system installation at the company’s final assembly line (FAL) in Seville, Spain.

As part of a previously awarded contract to Airbus Military to supply three C212-400 maritime patrol aircraft for the service, the delivery marks the end of 42 years of continuous production of the aircraft type at the FAL.

The three short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft will be used by the Vietnam Marine Police to support missions, which include coastal patrol, search and rescue, anti-pollution operations, and law enforcement against smuggling of goods or people.

The simple design and low maintenance requirements of the C212 light transport and surveillance aircraft enables it to be used for performing a wide variety of missions with reliability.

Capable of operating in austere conditions and extreme weather for longer periods of time, the aircraft has a maximum payload of 2.8t and is integrated with advanced mission system.

Featuring low-pressure tyres to enable unrestricted operations on soft and unpaved fields in hot and high altitude conditions, the C212 provides highest level of manoeuvrability at very low altitudes due to its handling qualities and rapid engine response with lowest life-cycle costs.

About 40 countries worldwide have ordered a total of 478 C212 aircraft from Airbus Military.