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 |