CIF-180 | Areal Transportation
CIF‑180
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The CIF‑180 is a medium‑class transport aircraft built for missions that demand reach and adaptability rather than sheer cargo volume. Developed during a shift toward dispersed operations, it was designed to move essential equipment and personnel into areas where larger airlifters cannot operate.
Its four high‑thrust jet engines provide impressive short‑field performance, enabling takeoff from compact or improvised runways. Although its cargo bay is modest, the aircraft excels at delivering mission‑critical loads directly to forward positions without relying on major airfields.
The airframe prioritizes stability and control at low speeds, making it well‑suited for approaches into remote valleys, coastal strips, or high‑altitude outposts. Pilots value its predictable handling and the confidence it provides during demanding landings.
Known as a dependable link between main bases and the edge of the operational map, the CIF‑180 is often described as “the aircraft that gets you there when others won’t.”
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Systems
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Simple and intuitive cockpit layout with four clean displays showing the horizon, medium‑range radar, and engine temperature. The fly‑by‑wire system includes altitude hold, stabilizer control, auto‑throttle, and heading hold.
Specifications
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● Top speed: 110 knots
● Weight: 33 000 kg
Dimensions
● Length: 45 m
● Wingspan: 39 m
● Height: 13 m
Manual
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Startup
If connected to ground power, turn on the GPU switch on the right side of the overhead control panel.
Enable the systems located to the left of the GPU switch.
Turn on engine pumps for engines 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Turn on generators for engines 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Set engine master switches 1, 2, 3, and 4 to ON, then throttle up for takeoff.
– For taxiing, set throttle to approximately 0.15–0.20.
GPU | Ground Power Unit
To use ground power during startup or charging, open the hatch on the right side of the nose and connect a generator to one of the three available connectors.
