The
C-27A Spartan is a twin turboprop engine aircraft designed to meet
Air Force requirements for a rugged, medium size air-land
transport. The aircraft is particularly suited for short-to-medium
range tactical operations into semi-prepared airfields as short as
1,800 feet. The C-27A is an all-weather, day/night transport with
capabilities to perform medical evacuation missions. It can carry
24 litters and four medical attendants, or 34 ground troops. The
Spartan has a cargy capacity of more than 2,000 cubic feet, or
12,000 pounds. The C-27A operates with a three person crew of
aircraft commander, copilot and loadmaster. The Air Force C-27A
fleet consists of 10 aircraft stationed with the 24th Wing at
Howard AFB, Panama, and flown by aircrews from 310th Airlift
Squadron.
The Spartan is modified from the G222
airframe manufactured in Naples, Italy, by Alenia, S.P.A. Chrysler
Technologies Airborne Systems, Inc., as prime contractor, procured
G222-710 aircraft from Alenia, and modified those aircraft by
installing upgraded navigation, communication, and mission systems
required for
C-27A operation.
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