Embraer announced the successful completion of an intensive cold‑weather demonstration campaign of the KC‑390 Millennium in Sweden. Conducted at the Vidsel Test Range military facility, the operation showcased the aircraft’s exceptional performance, highlighting its capability to operate in Arctic conditions and support Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts.
During this cold‑weather campaign, the crew quickly started the aircraft’s engines and systems before performing short takeoffs and landings. The KC‑390 also demonstrated its ability to rapidly load and deploy heavy vehicles, such as the SISU GTT military all‑terrain vehicles, while still retaining space for troops and additional equipment. This performance confirms the KC‑390’s perfect suitability for missions requiring high logistical responsiveness in demanding environments.
“The KC-390 Millennium demonstrated once again its versatility and its ability to successfully perform the most demanding missions under the toughest conditions, all with 100% reliability. This next-generation aircraft, which is fully compatible with the Agile Combat Employment concept, represents an unbeatable combination for operations in Northern Europe and the Arctic,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO, Embraer Defense & Security.
The KC-390 Millennium stands out as the most capable aircraft in its class, engineered to perform complex missions in the most demanding environments. Designed and built in the 21st century to withstand current and future threats, this medium multi-mission airlift and tanker jet delivers superior performance, operational flexibility, and cost efficiency. Its capabilities include aerial refuelling, Agile Combat Employment, and rapid response across a wide range of mission profiles.
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This is a truly remarkable aircraft which Australia should purchase. Kym whatever happened to the order for 24 C 130’s
You are absolutely correct about the C-390 – I’ve been lucky enough to fly in one. As we all know, the RAAF didn’t bother looking at it seriously, claiming only that they had done a “desktop” study. The C-130Js are still on order, though the number has been reduced from 24 to 20, but with a price increase. You read that correctly – fewer aircraft for more money. No one has ever been able to find out why because – as usual – Defence won’t provide any information to justify the decision or explain the numbers.