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In 1996, a program began on an improved G.222, named C-27J; it used a U.S. military type designation based on the G.222's C-27A designation. In 1997, Alenia and Lockheed Martin formed Lockheed Martin Alenia Tactical Transport Systems (LMATTS) to develop the C-27J.
7 lut 2024 · The C-27J is the largest aircraft employed by the U.S. Army and used in support of Special Operations Forces. Few days ago, the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command posted on its...
The C-27J Spartan has the same logistical and maintenance characteristics of the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules medium tactical airlifter, and also shares commonality of the cargo capacity. The primary roles of the C-27J are cargo transport, troop transport, and material and paratroop air drop.
14 cze 2023 · The US Army is slated to receive up to 75 C-27J airframes while the USAF is expecting its order to total some 70 units. Production of American C-27Js will take place locally at Cecil Field, Florida. To date (2012), there are 38 C-27J Spartans on order to the United States military.
25 wrz 2024 · The USCG – which employs the C-27J as a medium-range surveillance aircraft – is the largest single operator of the twin-turboprop type.
24 paź 2021 · The United States Army Special Operations Command Flight Company (UFC) unveiled its new C-27J aircraft during an open house held in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in March 2014. The UFC is the only US Army unit to operate the C-27J, which they introduced to replace the old CASA-212 fleet.
29 lip 2024 · The United States military selected the C-27J as a Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) in 2007, with production contracted to New York-based L3 Communications. More than 115 units of the C-27J Spartans have been produced. This article explores five fast facts about the C-27J’s design and capabilities.
