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Sabtu, 16 Mei 2020 19:20 WIB
Senegal Buy Indonesian Aircraft CN 235, Again
The Senegalese government for the third time has purchased a CN-235 unit made by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). The Senegalese government will use the Indonesian-made aircraft as a maritime patrol aircraft.
The signing of the agreement to purchase the CN-235 aircraft was carried out in the Capital City of Dakar, Saturday, May 16, 2020. Present representatives of PTDI and AD Trade companies from Belgium representing the Senegalese government as credit funders. Such is the written statement of the Indonesian Embassy in Dakar.
In early March 2020, Senegal’s Minister of Planning Dr. Cheikh Kante together with the Indonesian Ambassador to Senegal Mansyur Pangeran paid a working visit to PTDI in Bandung. The visit was to witness firsthand the process of the final stages of the CN-235 aircraft ordered by Senegal.
While at PTDI, Minister Cheikh Kante expressed his pleasure and admiration to see the development of CN-235 orders. Workmanship has reached 80 percent. It is expected that the aircraft can be sent to Senegal around August-September 2020.
According to Cheikh Kante, Indonesia has now developed into a developed country in Asia. Among other things through increased development and technological progress. One of them is in the field of aircraft manufacturing and weapon industry.
“Therefore, it is appropriate that Senegal makes Indonesia a role model for increasing cooperation between the two countries. Especially in the field of infrastructure and industrial development. Which later is expected to give birth to technology transfer from Indonesia to Senegal, “he said.
CN-235 aircraft is considered very good to be used for a variety of practical flight missions. Both for domestic flights with short flight distances and for interstate flights in the West Africa Sub-Region.
Maximum Fly for 11 hours
According to Ambassador Mansyur, CND-235 made by PTDI could be used to carry out humanitarian programs. Like the distribution of food ingredients to remote and dry areas. These areas do not have transportation networks and airfields and for medical evacuation missions.
The aircraft, which can fly for a maximum of 11 hours without interruption, is capable of carrying cargo items weighing 4.7 tons and 36 passengers.
The CN-235 can also land and take off on short runways. Including in the grass field, dirt field, as well as in the rock ground (gravel) less than 600 meters.
This aircraft can be used for maritime patrol missions, medical evacuations, the deployment of armed forces. Also military and civilian interests, as well as for personal interests.
“In addition, the interior of the CN-235 aircraft can be changed easily and quickly to be used as a presidential VVIP aircraft. As is used by Senegal today, “Ambassador Mansyur said. (yos)
https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1...linya-senegal-beli-pesawat-cn-235-buatan-ptdi
Senegal Buy Indonesian Aircraft CN 235, Again
The Senegalese government for the third time has purchased a CN-235 unit made by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). The Senegalese government will use the Indonesian-made aircraft as a maritime patrol aircraft.
The signing of the agreement to purchase the CN-235 aircraft was carried out in the Capital City of Dakar, Saturday, May 16, 2020. Present representatives of PTDI and AD Trade companies from Belgium representing the Senegalese government as credit funders. Such is the written statement of the Indonesian Embassy in Dakar.
In early March 2020, Senegal’s Minister of Planning Dr. Cheikh Kante together with the Indonesian Ambassador to Senegal Mansyur Pangeran paid a working visit to PTDI in Bandung. The visit was to witness firsthand the process of the final stages of the CN-235 aircraft ordered by Senegal.
While at PTDI, Minister Cheikh Kante expressed his pleasure and admiration to see the development of CN-235 orders. Workmanship has reached 80 percent. It is expected that the aircraft can be sent to Senegal around August-September 2020.
According to Cheikh Kante, Indonesia has now developed into a developed country in Asia. Among other things through increased development and technological progress. One of them is in the field of aircraft manufacturing and weapon industry.
“Therefore, it is appropriate that Senegal makes Indonesia a role model for increasing cooperation between the two countries. Especially in the field of infrastructure and industrial development. Which later is expected to give birth to technology transfer from Indonesia to Senegal, “he said.
CN-235 aircraft is considered very good to be used for a variety of practical flight missions. Both for domestic flights with short flight distances and for interstate flights in the West Africa Sub-Region.
Maximum Fly for 11 hours
According to Ambassador Mansyur, CND-235 made by PTDI could be used to carry out humanitarian programs. Like the distribution of food ingredients to remote and dry areas. These areas do not have transportation networks and airfields and for medical evacuation missions.
The aircraft, which can fly for a maximum of 11 hours without interruption, is capable of carrying cargo items weighing 4.7 tons and 36 passengers.
The CN-235 can also land and take off on short runways. Including in the grass field, dirt field, as well as in the rock ground (gravel) less than 600 meters.
This aircraft can be used for maritime patrol missions, medical evacuations, the deployment of armed forces. Also military and civilian interests, as well as for personal interests.
“In addition, the interior of the CN-235 aircraft can be changed easily and quickly to be used as a presidential VVIP aircraft. As is used by Senegal today, “Ambassador Mansyur said. (yos)
https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1...linya-senegal-beli-pesawat-cn-235-buatan-ptdi
