C-27J SPARTAN Next Generation

Unrivalled multi-mission airlifter

AIRCRAFT DIVISION
C-27J SPARTAN Next Generation | Unrivalled multi-mission airlifter
The Leonardo C-27J Spartan Next Generation is Thanks to multiple, easily installable and
the most effective multi-mission turboprop airlifter transportable mission kits, the C-27J Next Generation CHARACTERISTICS
available on the market, now with comprehensive can be configured to carry out the following missions:
new avionic systems to comply with the new PBN • Troops Transport (46 and up to 60 with high ­ WEIGHTS
international standard to operate in civil air space density configuration) MTOW (normal - 2.5 g) 70,107 lb 31,800 kg
without limitations and winglets for improved climb • Paratroops Airdrop (46)
and MTOW performance. Its capability to operate • Cargo Transport (bulk loads, wheeled and tracked Maximum Landing Weight
67,241 lb 30,500 kg
from the most rudimentary airstrips, performing vehicles, aircraft engines, light helicopters, 463L (6 ft/s)
short take-offs and landings (STOL) in extreme standard pallets) without repacking or dismounting Normal Landing Weight
environmental conditions is unparalleled by any parts, straight to the frontline, even from 60,627 lb 27,500 kg
(10 ft/s)
other twin-engine military transport aircraft. C-130/CH-47 class aircraft
• Cargo Airdrop (up to 6 A22 CDS bundles, up to Max Payload (normal - 2.5 g) 25,574 lb 11,600 kg
Its capability to operate from the most rudimentary 9,000 kg with two platforms)
airstrips, performing short take-offs and landings Max Payload (tactical - 3 g) 17,857 lb 8,100 kg
• Medevac (up to 36 stretchers and 6 medical
(STOL) in extreme environmental conditions is attendants) Fuel Capacity 3,255 US gal 12,320 l
unparalleled by any other twin-engine military • VIP Transport (module for 6 VIP and 18 escort
transport aircraft. passengers on roll-on/roll-off pallet) POWERPLANT
The Spartan is mission-proven in all continents by • Fire Fighting (roll-on/roll-off Fire Attack System
with 9,850 l capacity) Engines: 2 Rolls-Royce 4,637 shp 3,458 kW
a number of prestigious Air Forces in tactical
AE 2100-D2A each each
transport, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief,
“last tactical mile” troop support and Search and Propellers 2 Dowty R-391
Rescue in the world’s most demanding operational six-blade
environments, including Afghanistan.
Thanks to exceptional structural strength and PERFORMANCE
systems redundancy by design, the Spartan is
Take-Off Ground Run
a uniquely capable turboprop, with unparalleled
ruggedness, reliability, survivability and (MTOW, ISA, S.L.) 1,903 ft 580 m
maneuverability (3 g tactical maneuvers).
Landing Ground Roll
Its Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) provides an 1,115 ft 340 m
(NLW, ISA, S.L.)
independent power source which is useful for
missions at improvised airfields and can be used Top Cruising Speed 325 KTAS 602 km/h
to restart engines in flight. Service Ceiling 30,000 ft 9,144 m
The aircraft can be equipped with a Defensive Aids
Sub-Systems suite, secure communications and Cruise Altitude (95% MTOW) 27,500 ft 8,382 m
ballistic protection in order to operate in high threat Range with 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) 2,760 nm 5,112 km
environments. of Payload @ MTOW normal, ISA
Designed as a true military aircraft, the Spartan Max Range 3,160 nm 5,852 km
is qualified for extreme temperature conditions,
-55°C to ISA+ 35°C (i.e. +50°C at sea level) and
it is capable to carry its load in very hot and high
conditions as already demonstrated in service.

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