C160

C160 is a designation used in various contexts, but it is best known for the Transall C-160, a twin-engine military transport aircraft developed jointly by France and Germany in the 1960s. The project combined the French company Sud Aviation with the German firm Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm to create a versatile, medium-lift transport suitable for cargo, troop movement, and humanitarian missions.

The Transall C-160 features a high-wing, twin-turboprop configuration and a rear loading ramp that enables rapid loading and unloading of vehicles and equipment. It was designed to operate from short and austere airfields and to perform effectively in diverse environments, from Europe to remote regions.

Development began in the early 1960s, with the aircraft achieving its first flight in 1963 and entering service in the late 1960s. It served with multiple air forces, most notably the German Luftwaffe and the French Armée de l’Air, and was used in various roles including cargo transport, personnel movement, and medical evacuation. Production continued through the 1970s and into the 1980s, and the type remained in service with some operators for several decades due to its ruggedness and versatility.

Beyond aviation, C160 can function as a general designation in other domains, used for various product models or catalog codes. These uses are unrelated to the aircraft and occur in different industries or systems. As a result, C160 does not have a single universal meaning outside of its specific context.