Peruvian Air Force receives its first aeromedical evacuation-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360CHW
Textron Aviation | Peruvian Air Force receives first of two aeromedical evacuation-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360CHW special missions aircraft
WICHITA, Kan. (November 19, 2024) — Textron Aviation today announced it delivered the first of two multi-mission Beechcraft King Air 360CHW aircraft to the Peruvian Air Force. The King Air 360CHW is cargo door equipped and fitted for heavy weight operation.
The Beechcraft King Air 360CHW is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
Textron Aviation | Peruvian Air Force receives first of two aeromedical evacuation-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360CHW special missions aircraft
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Textron Aviation | Peruvian Air Force receives first of two aeromedical evacuation-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360CHW special missions aircraft
“The King Air 360CHW delivered to the Peruvian Air Force for aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC) can also execute troop and cargo transport, command and control and many other missions,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales. “From the coast and the highlands to the Amazon rainforest of Peru, the versatile King Air is well suited to operate in diverse, austere and remote locations.”
Delivery of a second aeromedical evacuation-equipped King Air 360CHW is expected in 2025.
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When government, military and commercial customers want airborne solutions for critical missions, they turn to Textron Aviation. The company’s aviation solutions provide the high performance and flight characteristics required to address the unique challenges of special missions operations. With unparalleled quality, versatility and low operating costs, Textron Aviation products are ideal for air ambulance; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); utility transport; aerial survey; flight inspection; training and a number of other special operations.
Peruvian Air Force Receives First Aeromedical King Air 360
Textron Aviation delivered the first of two aeromedical evacuation-configured Beechcraft King Air 360CHW aircraft to the Peruvian Air Force, enhancing their multi-mission capabilities. This aircraft, equipped with a cargo door and designed for heavy weight operations, supports MEDEVAC, troop and cargo transport, and command and control missions across Peru’s diverse terrains, from coast to highlands and rainforest. The King Air 360CHW, known for its versatility and low operating costs, meets the demands of government, military, and commercial clients for various special missions including air ambulance, ISR, aerial survey, and more. A second delivery is expected in 2025.
