The C-212 in the coast guard role
The CASA C-212 is a rugged STOL twin-turboprop built for operations from unprepared and austere airfields. Its unpressurized cabin, rear ramp, and robust landing gear suit low-level maritime patrol and coastal surveillance, and the type has been adapted worldwide for coast guard, maritime monitoring, and border patrol missions where durability and field access matter more than pressurized altitude performance.
Decades of service in demanding maritime environments back it up. Operators rely on the C-212 for sustained patrol over water, search and rescue coordination, and tactical transport where established airfield infrastructure is unavailable.
AIMS-ISR on the C-212
CarteNav has integrated AIMS-ISR on the C-212, de-risking deployment and shortening time to operational capability. The integration fuses radar, EO/IR, and AIS into a single georeferenced operating picture, records every sensor stream to evidence-grade standards, and shares real-time tracks with shore command through AIMS-C4.
A C-212 with AIMS-ISR becomes a persistent maritime surveillance asset with onboard fusion, ashore decision support, and full mission accountability. Crews work a familiar interface shared across AIMS-ISR platforms, reducing training overhead, and the mission fit can change without rebuilding the mission system.
Mission profiles
- Coast guard aviation: extended patrol sorties with sensor fusion, real-time reporting ashore, and a recorded mission archive
- Maritime patrol: EEZ, shipping lane, and coastal surveillance with radar contact correlation and visual confirmation
