C-27J Spartan

A E R O N A U T I C A

A E R O N A U T I C A

C-27J Spartan

Edited by Alenia Aeronautica S.p.A. - Marketing Communication/Centro Comunicazione Aziendale - Rome 6-2004A E R O N A U T I C A

C-27J: the best answerto current and futuremilitary operators’ requirements

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New Military Transport aircraft with State-of-the-art TechnologyExtreme Operating FlexibilityHigh Cost EffectivenessInteroperable & Interchangeable with Heavier AirliftersDesigned for Mission Success

C-27J is the world’s newest tactical airlifter offered by LMATTS, which combines the experience of Alenia Aeronautica and Lockheed Martin to meet current and future military transport requirements in ever-changing operational scenarios.

Ordered by the Hellenic and Italian Air Forces

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Extreme Operating Flexibility

For tactical, peace keepingand humanitarian missions

Cargo transportpalletised loads, vehicles, wheeled equipment, up to 11.5 tonnes

Material Airdropping12 CDS bundles, up to 6,000 kg, single load and up to 9,000 kg twin load “certified”;Lapes up 5000 kg

Medevac36 casualties + 6 attendants

Troop transportup to 68 troop (seats at 20”, MIL-S-27174 B)

Paratroop Airdroppingup to 46 paratroop (seats at 20”, MIL-S-27174 B)

Special MissionsMaritime and Electronic Surveillance, Search and Rescue, Fire Fighting,VIP Transport

High Cost Effectiveness

Easy Maintainability

Low Operating Cost

Worldwide Support

High reliable and flexible systemsMaintenance through the Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) processReduced aircraft downtimeOn-condition maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirementsContract logistic support24-hour AOG support centreTotal Logistic Support

Low Operating & Support CostsPlatform interoperable and interchangeable with Heavier Airlifters

Engine & propellerAvionics suite

Alenia Aeronautica, Loockheed Martin, Honeywell, Rolls Royce, Dowty

Overhaul shopsRegional service centresAffiliated service centresDistributorsField service representative

C-130J commonality

Integrated Logistic Support

International support team

Global network

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Powerful Engines

Powerplant

APU

Modern and reliable Rolls Royce AE 2100D2 turboprop engines: high power up to 4,637 SHP and low fuel consumptionDowty R-391 all composite six-blade propellersFull Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC)Low noise, emission and IR signatureC-130J commonality

Makes the aircraft completely independent from external supportMechanical power up to 150 SHPFully operable in the entire flight envelopeEngine starting capability up to 22,000 ft altitude

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Excellent hot & high performance - High reliability

State of the art Technology

Advanced Cockpit and Avionics

Avionics

Cockpit

Designed to provide situation awareness and safe, efficient mission performanceMIL-STD-1553B digital bus architectureCompatible with emerging Future Air Navigation System (FANS)Digital Mapping Radar Northrop Grumman AN/APN-241Accurate airdrop capabilityHigh reliabilityMinimum workload thanks to Flight Management System, Flight Director System, IFF Transponder, TCAS-II, GCASAll weather, day and night operationsGrowth potentialC-130J commonality

Controls and displays installed on consoles and panels within easy reach and viewFive colour multipurpose display unitsAll light sources NVIS and NVIG compatible16 cockpit windows provide excellent visibilityErgonomic cockpit system compliant with JAR 25 requirementsHead Up Display (HUD)

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Two men cockpit crew with minimum workload

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Light Truck

88” x 108” x 81”

88” x 54” x 81”

HMMWV

M3 fighter engine

Panhard AML-90

Directly from heavier airlifters to C-27J

88” x 125” x 81”

Howitzer

VLTT

Bell 206

Panhard M3

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Easy Cargo Bay Access

81”88”

Palletised Loads Vehicles andwheeled artillery Special Loads

The wide cargo compartment provides:easy walk around access to the cargo by the loadmaster to enhance safety all missionseasy drive-in/drive-out of a large variety of military vehicles without modifications

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Interoperable & Interchangeablewith Heavier Military Airlifters

True Military Platform

The C-27J is a True Military Airlifter

A400M

C-141C-130-30family

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C-295ATR 72

ATR 42

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Any type of large and dense military loads can be transferred from heavier airlifter and transponder or airdropped in remote areas under hostile conditions

The C-27J is the ideal complement of the most popular larger military transport aircraft: C-130, C-160, Ii76, C-141, A400M, An70

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Perfect for logistic operations

Unbeatable for tactical operations

MOB

FOBField Condition: CBR 4

FOB @ 1,250 nm radius

FOBField Condition: CBR 4

“Hot Zone”Field Condition: CBR 4

“Hot Zone” @ 1,500 nm radius

Force sustainmentPayload: 6,000 kg (material, personnel)

“Hot Zone” Commando insertion -Hi/Lo/Lo/Hi profile(100 nm penetration @ max speed)Commando: 6+1 full equipped soldiers + 1 HMMWV

Typical logistic missionsStandard reserves

Typical logistic missionsStandard reserves

Rome

Riyadh

KualaLumpur

Sidney

Los AngelesMiami

Brasilia

Range with 10 tonnes P/LRange with 6 tonnes P/L

Range with 10 tonnes P/LRange with 6 tonnes P/L

Designed for Mission Success

Outstanding threat avoidance capabilities

Unprepared field classification (CBR)Hard surface Soft surface

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Runway soil surface

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Moist sandTurf ormoist clay

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Loosedraysand Muskeg

Time to Climbto 10,000 ft:

3 min

Max Speed325 ktas

Cruise Altitude:30,000 ft

3.5 gCapability

Rapid Descentfrom 10,000 ft

2.5 min

Take Off ground run about 600m at MTOWUnpaved surface operations

Landing ground run less than 340m at MLWHigh sinking speed for hard landing capabilityHigh sinking speed for hard landing capabilityLanding ground run less than 340m at MLW

Time to Climbto 10,000 ft:

3 min

Max Speed325 ktas

Cruise Altitude:30,000 ft

3.5 gCapability

Rapid Descentfrom 10,000 ft

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Take Off ground run about 600m at MTOWUnpaved surface operations

Landing ground run less than 340m at MLWHigh sinking speed for hard landing capabilityHigh sinking speed for hard landing capabilityLanding ground run less than 340m at MLW

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High Mission Accomplishment Rate

Systems redundancy and structural strenght

Self protection

Double hydraulic circuitElectrical redundant power (3 generators, 3 alternators, 3 TRU) Oxygen available for crew and passengersAPU operable on ground and in-flightThree engine restart possibility 3-spar wingt

Radar warning receiver Missile approach warning systemLaser warning receiverCountermeasures dispensing system (chaff & flare)Directed infrared countermeasuresElectronic countermeasures stowed decoy

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Autonomous Ground Operation Capability

Designed for Mission Success

Air DropAir DropLoadLoad

0.5m Range

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Variable heightStraight - in/out (M-101; 105 mm Howitzer)

Variable altitudeDrive in/out - Vehicle no dismounted - Engine with standard trolley

C-27J features the unique capability to vary cargo floor height and continously adjust attitude ensuring easy loading and unloading of Large Volume High Density Payloads without ground support equipment and easy drive in/out of Vehicles allowing their immediate operability

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WeightsMaximum Take Off Weight (logistic) (kg) 31,800 (lb) 70,107Maximum Take Off Weight (basic) (kg) 30,500 (lb) 67,241Maximum Landing Weight (6 FPS sink rate) (kg) 30,500 (lb) 67,241Normal Landing Weight (10 FPS sink rate) (kg) 27,500 (lb) 60,627Maximum Payload (kg) 11,500 (lb) 25,353Fuel Capacity (l) 12,320 (US Gal) 3,255Optional Fuel Tank (l) 1,520 (US Gal) 402

Configurations and loadsTroops Transport up to 68Paratroops Transport up to 46Cargo Transport/Material Air-Dropping up to 11,5 tonnes

3 HCU-6E (108”x88”)+1 HCU-12E (54”x88”)7 HCU-12E (54”x88”)12 A22 CDS BundlesLapes up to 5 tonnes

Medevac 36 Stretchers+6 Medical AttendantsWheeled and tracked vehicles, spare engines, etc.

PowerplantEngine Rolls Royce AE 2100-D2

Power 4637 SHPPropeller Dowty R-391 six-blade

Diameter (m) 4.11 (ft) 13,5

PerformanceTactical Take off Ground Run (MTOW, ISA, S.L.) (m) 580 (ft) 1,903One Engine out Ceiling @ ISA, 95% MTOW (m) 4,420 (ft) 14,500Maximum Service Ceiling (m) 9,144 (ft) 30,000Maximum Cruise Speed (KTAS) 325Loanding Ground Roll (MLW normal, ISA, S.L.) (m) 340 (ft) 1,115

Range (logistic operation): with 10,000 kg of payload (km) 1,852 (nm) 1,000 with 6,000 kg of payload (km) 4,260 (nm) 2,300 Ferry (km) 5,926 (nm) 3,200

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Main characteristics