C-27J SPARTAN UNRIVALLED BATTLEFIELD AIRLIFTER

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C-27J SPARTAN: UNRIVALLED BATTLEFIELD AIRLIFTER
The C-27J Spartan is the most effective multi-mission standard pallets) without repacking or dismounting

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airlifter available on the market. Its capability to operate
from the most rudimentary airstrips, performing short
take-offs and landings (STOL) in extreme environmental
conditions is unparalleled in its class.
The Spartan is mission-proven by a number of
prestigious Air Forces in tactical transport, disaster
relief, “last tactical mile” troop support and Search
and Rescue in the world’s most demanding
operational environments, including Afghanistan.
parts, straight to the frontline, even from C-130/CH-
47 class aircraft
• Cargo Airdrop (up to 6 A22 CDS bundles, up to
9000 kg with two platforms)
• Medevac (up to 36 stretchers and 6 medical
attendants)
• VIP Transport (module for 6 VIP and 18 escort
passengers on roll-on/roll-off pallet)
• Fire Fighting (up to 6 Guardian System boxes)

Thanks to exceptional structural strength and systems Weights

redundancy by design the Spartan is a uniquely
MTOW (logistic - 2.25 g) 71,650 lb (32,500 kg)
capable turboprop, with unparalleled ruggedness,
reliability, survivability and manoeuvrability (3 g MTOW (normal - 2.5 g) 71,650 lb (32,500 kg)
tactical maneuvers). Its Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Maximum Landing Weight (6 ft/s) 71,650 lb (32,500 kg)
provides an independent power source which is Normal Landing Weight (10 ft/s) 66,139 lb (30,000 kg)
useful for missions at improvised airfields and can be Max Payload (logistic - 2.25 g) 25,574 lb (11,600 kg)
used to restart engines in flight. Fuel Capacity 3,255 US Gal (12,320 l)
The aircraft can be equipped with a Defensive Aids
Sub-Systems suite, secure communications and Powerplant

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ballistic protection in order to operate in high threat
environments. Engines 2 Rolls-Royce AE 2100-
D2A 4,637 SHP each
Designed as a true military aircraft, the Spartan is Propellers 2 Dowty R-391 six-blade
qualified for extreme temperature conditions, -55°C
to ISA+ 35°C (i.e. +50°C at sea level) and it is capable Performance
to carry its load in very hot and high conditions as
Take-Off Ground Run 2,230 ft (680 m)
already demonstrated in the Andes.
Thanks to multiple, easily installable and transportable (MTOW normal, ISA, S.L.)
mission kits, the C-27J can be configured to carry out Landing Ground Roll 1,246 ft (380 m)
the following missions: (NLW, ISA, S.L.)
Top Cruising Speed 325 KTAS (602 km/h)
• Troops Transport (46 and up to 60 with optional Max Service Ceiling 30,000 ft (9,144 m)
high density configuration) Cruise Altitude (95% MTOW) 27,000 ft (8,229 m)
• Paratroops Airdrop (34 fully equipped, 46 lightly Range with 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) 2,760 nm (5,112 km)
equipped)
of Payload @ MTOW normal, ISA
• Cargo Transport (bulk loads, wheeled and tracked
Ferry Range 3,160 nm (5,852 km)
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