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Pakistan is to receive six new medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) aircraft from the United States, under a contract announced by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on 21 April.
The contract, which was awarded the day prior to the announcement, will see Cessna Aircraft Company provide and support two Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and four Cessna T206H Stationair aircraft that have been modified for aeromedical evacuation.
A 24-month sustainment package consisting of spares, tooling, and support equipment will be provided for each aircraft, and pilot and maintainer training will also be provided for the Pakistan Army.
Valued at USD14.09 million, the contract is scheduled to be complete by 30 December 2016.
First shown at the Paris Airshow in 2015, the Grand Caravan EX is touted for surveillance, air ambulance, paratrooper, amphibious operations, surveillance and training; and is equipped with a surveillance console, medical stretcher, lightweight seats and stowable utility seat. It has an optional range of internal configurations, as well as structural provision for two underwing hardpoints. The Grand Caravan EX has a main cabin that fits up to 14 people in a standard configuration; a useful load of 1,593 kg; a maximum cruise speed of 185 kt; and a range of 912 n miles.
The T206H Stationair is much smaller than the Grand Caravan EX, fitting 6 people in a standard configuration; a useful load of 581 kg; a maximum cruise speed of 164 kt; and a range of 703 n miles.
http://www.janes.com/article/59689/pakistan-to-receive-medevac-aircraft-from-us
The contract, which was awarded the day prior to the announcement, will see Cessna Aircraft Company provide and support two Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and four Cessna T206H Stationair aircraft that have been modified for aeromedical evacuation.
A 24-month sustainment package consisting of spares, tooling, and support equipment will be provided for each aircraft, and pilot and maintainer training will also be provided for the Pakistan Army.
Valued at USD14.09 million, the contract is scheduled to be complete by 30 December 2016.
First shown at the Paris Airshow in 2015, the Grand Caravan EX is touted for surveillance, air ambulance, paratrooper, amphibious operations, surveillance and training; and is equipped with a surveillance console, medical stretcher, lightweight seats and stowable utility seat. It has an optional range of internal configurations, as well as structural provision for two underwing hardpoints. The Grand Caravan EX has a main cabin that fits up to 14 people in a standard configuration; a useful load of 1,593 kg; a maximum cruise speed of 185 kt; and a range of 912 n miles.
The T206H Stationair is much smaller than the Grand Caravan EX, fitting 6 people in a standard configuration; a useful load of 581 kg; a maximum cruise speed of 164 kt; and a range of 703 n miles.
http://www.janes.com/article/59689/pakistan-to-receive-medevac-aircraft-from-us
