Embraer C-390 Millennium.
The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium-sized, military transport aircraft from the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. The aircraft can be used in a variety of ways depending on its purpose. It can serve as a means of transporting troops, VIPs and cargo. In addition to military targets, it can also be used for firefighting and search/rescue operations. The aircraft can also be equipped for air-to-air refueling function for combat aircraft.
Netherlands: on June 16, 2022, the Ministry of Defense reported that it had found a replacement for the current, aging C-130 Hercules fleet. The choice fell on the Embraer C-390 Millennium. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Royal Air Force in 2026.
This photo was taken on July 18, 2022 during the departure day of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.
I am Jaap van den Berg and photography has become a great passion of mine since 2010. Since then I travel all over the world to take pictures of military aircrafts. But besides aircraft I also love to photograph other subjects like landscapes, architecture, flowers, animals, .. Read more…