AMD Alarus CH2000
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| First flight | 1 January 1995 |
| Year of introduction | 1995 |
| Number produced | 13 units |
| Average unit price | $0.0 million |
Description
The CH 2000 Trainer, also known as the Alarus, is a single-engine, low-wing monoplane designed for general aviation and training purposes. It is an all-metal construction aircraft with fixed landing gear and side-by-side seating for two occupants, complete with dual flight controls and a 46-inch-wide cabin. Manufactured by AMD, the avionics suite includes Garmin GNS 430 (COM, GPS, VOR, GS), Garmin GI-106A VOR with GS slope, Garmin 340 audio panel, Garmin GTX 327 transponder/encoder, Bendix/king KX 155 NAV COM, and Bendix/king KI 209 VOR with GS. Zenair provides parts support for existing models.
The SAMA CH2000 Military Tactical Surveillance Aircraft (MTSA) is a military surveillance variant. It incorporates forward-looking infrared, described as a multi-sensor imager offering high performance, precision, and high-level imaging capabilities. It also includes state-of-the-art communications systems for secure air-to-air and air-to-ground communications, enabling day and night mission capabilities.
The SAMA CH2000 military surveillance variant saw operational use with the Iraqi Air Force, which acquired eight aircraft from the United States Army in 2004 for USD$5.8M. The first two SAMA CH2000s were delivered on 18 January 2005. Initially, four CH2000s were assigned to the 3rd Squadron at Kirkuk Air Base, while the remaining aircraft served with the 70th Squadron at Basra International Airport. By 2008, the 3rd Squadron's SAMA CH2000s were reassigned to the 70th Squadron following the introduction of the Cessna 208 into Iraqi Air Force service. The Peruvian Air Force is another operator, slated to receive six CH2000s, which are built under license by SEMAN with custom modifications and are designated as Antarqui.
Main Variants:
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AMD Alarus CH2000: The standard general aviation aircraft variant.
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SAMA CH2000 Military Tactical Surveillance Aircraft (MTSA): A military surveillance version equipped with forward-looking infrared and secure communication systems.
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Zenair CH 640: A four-seat kit aircraft derivative of the Alarus.
Technical specifications
| Version: CH2000 Antarqui |
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Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
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Iraq | 7 | |
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Peru | 6 (+11) | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
Photo of Alarus CH2000
