CASA C-212 is a modern Spanish medium-range passenger and transport aircraft. The flight of the prototype took place in 1971, and the machine was produced in 1971-2012 by the CASA company. The drive is provided by two motors in the 400 series Garrett-AiResearcg TPE-331-10 turboprops, 925 HP each . The plane's top speed is 385 km / h, with a range of 1,420 kilometers.
The CASA C-212 aircraft was commissioned by the Spanish Air Force to replace the old Ju-52 and Douglas C-47 aircraft in the line. The machine turned out to be very successful: it is characterized by a high degree of reliability, relatively low operating costs, good range and lifting capacity. It was produced for both civil and military customers. It is used in countries such as: Australia, Argentina, Chad, Chile, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and the USA. It is also manufactured under license in Indonesia by Indonesian Aerospace. Four main series of the CASA C-212 aircraft were produced in the course of serial production. The first (series 100) was the first production series chronologically. Another (200 series) was introduced in 1979 and was powered by improved Honeywell engines. It is primarily used as a transport machine. In 1987, the 300 series was introduced as a standard production series, powered by slightly reinforced Honeywell engines. It also has an improved propeller structure and richer electronics. Finally, in the late 1990s, the 400 series with Garrett engines was put into production. It is estimated that, together with the aircraft licensed in Indonesia, approximately 600 copies of this successful aircraft were produced.