German military Transall C160D twin engined troop and freight transport Aircraft. SCO 9733.
An updated second generation of the C-160 was produced during the 1980s. Amongst changes made, the second generation was equipped with additional fuel tankage, aerial refuelling probes, and avionics improvements. While there were considerably changes to aspects of the cockpit, such as the navigational and autopilot systems, the second generation C-160 was intentionally designed with identical operating characteristics in order for crews to be interchangeable between older and newer aircraft without difficulty. The second generation C-160s were also designed for potential adaption to perform other roles such as maritime patrol and aerial fire fighting.[20] A German Air Force Transall in Hannover, 2006 The C-160 proved to be a versatile aircraft, leading to a long operational service life. Between its introduction and 1999, approximately 2000 modifications and upgrades were incorporated upon the type, split 60/40 between the structure and equipment respectively] Many changes were made over time in regards to the aircraft's avionics: particular attention was paid in Luftwaffe refurbishments to the navigation and flight control systems, onboard data management computers and radar system, incorporating new features such as GPS and laser inertial navigation systems, modern autopilot and crew management systems, and a greater degree of cockpit integration. Other improvements and additions to the type include protective kevlar armouring, electronic warfare management systems, chaff/flare dispensers, missile approach warning systems, TCAS collision warning system, new internal intercom and re-wiring. Extensive efforts have been made by both France and Germany to extend the aircraft's operating lifespan up to and if necessary beyond 55 years to 2018. For example, in 2003–2004, Germany signed separate contracts with Terma A/S and Northrop Grumman to upgrade the aircraft's electronic warfare self-protection and missile approach warning systems.
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Location: RAF Lossiemouth, Moray. Grampian Region. Scotland. United Kingdom.
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