Arava

     Notes: This is an Israeli cargo aircraft that has also found use as a special missions aircraft in the Israeli Air Force.  Many versions exist, such as EW, ELINT, ESM, reconnaissance, and others.  It is also used to deliver special teams behind enemy lines due to its ability to fly low and maneuverable.  The rear end of the fuselage hinges to the right for bulk cargo loading, and there are also doors on each side.  The aircraft does not have ejection seats and is not capable of in-flight refueling.  The Arava is also in service with Thailand and several Latin American and African countries.  The two hardpoints are on the fuselage and normally carry machinegun pods or rockets.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Arava 201

$2,303,510

AvG

2.5 tons

6.8 tons

2+24, or 16 paratroops, or 12 stretchers

10

None

Enclosed

Arava 202

$2,327,700

AvG

2.6 tons

7.71 tons

2+24, or 16 paratroops, or 12 stretchers

10

None

Enclosed

 

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Ceiling

Armor

Arava 201

652

163 (80)

NA  41  6/4  60/40

1450

547

7620

FF3  CF3  RF3  W3 T2

Arava 202

663

166 (80)

NA  41  6/4  60/40

2365

603

7620

FF4  CF4  RF3  W3  T2

 

Vehicle

Combat Equipment

Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone

RF

Armament

Ammo

(Both)

None

350/450m Primitive Runway

None

2 hardpoints

None