Details of MTA

Aircraft

MTA Project envisages development and manfacture of 15-20 Ton Cargo Transport Aircraft for use by Defence/Civil Operators for transporting Cargo, Armed Personnel & Para-dropping etc. The broad performance parameters of the aircraft are given below,

Parameter	Value
Maximum Payload	20000 kg
Payload Range	15000-20000 kg
Maximum Take Off Weight	68000 kg
Cruise Speed	800 km/hr
Cruise Altitude	11 km
Range	2500-6000 km with different payload
Calendar Life	35 years
Operational Life	60000 hrs

Specification of the MTA have been defined by the Indian Air Force and Russian Air Force.

Time Frame

Design, Development & Certification in 6 years from T₀ and Production will commence from 7th year onwards.

Funding

50 : 50 by India and Russia.