Reims F406 Special Mission

 

For more than 20 years Reims Aviation has developed a unique know-how in mission system integration onboard the F406.
Today more than half of the F406 fleet is operated for special missions throughout the world.

 

Basic features of the aircraft are particularly adapted to these missions: Large scale of operating speeds (from 77 to 246 kts), 360° non obstructed visibility through large windows, Low empty weight, Maximum safety with 2 PT6A engines, Long endurance with more than 6 hours mission time (+45’ reserves).

Thanks to its Design Organisation Approval (DOA, EASA PART 21 JA) Reims Aviation keeps developing new features: Anti corrosion proofing of the airframe for overseas operations, To date more than 150 mission kits EASA – FAA certified, Since 2004 the 10,000 primary parts composing the aircraft have been digitalized under Dassault System Catia V5 software to facilitate any design modifications required by our Customers (lower design and fabrication delays, lower cost).

 

 Available soon:

• Extended Maximum Ramp Weight to 4,700 Kg
  (restricted area, non commercial flights),
• Additional fuel tanks in engine nacelles:
  Easily retrofitted on existing F406, +195 L (approx. +1 H mission time),No drag penalty.
  
• New air conditioning system with 20,000 BTU capacity especially designed for special mission equipped aircraft.