| Manufacturer |
Alenia Aeronautica |
Antonov |
| Description |
The Alenia C-27J Spartan is a military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Leonardo's Aircraft Division, formerly Alenia Aermacchi until 2016. |
The Antonov An-71 (NATO reporting name: Madcap) is a Soviet AWACS aircraft intended for use with VVS-FA (Fighter Bomber) forces of the Soviet Air Force, developed from the An-72 transport. |
| ICAO Code |
C27J |
|
| First Flight |
1999-09-24 |
1985-07-12 |
| Entry Into service |
2006-10-01 |
|
| Designer |
Alenia Aeronautica |
Antonov |
| Type |
Military transport aircraft |
Tactical AWACS |
| Length (m) |
22.7 |
23.5 |
| Height (m) |
9.64 |
9.2 |
| Cockpit Crew |
|
6 |
| Max Seating |
60 |
|
| Max Speed (km/h) |
602 |
650 |
| Cruise Speed (km/h) |
583 |
530 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
9144 |
10800 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) |
12.7 |
|
| Capacity Description |
: Troop transport: 60 troops or 46 paratroopers : Medevac/Casevac: 36 standard stretchers with 6 medical attendants : VIP and personnel: 6 VIP and 18 escort passengers plus a service module : Cargo t… |
|
| National Origin |
Italy |
|
| Number Built |
117 |
3 |
| Powerplant Description |
2 × Rolls-Royce AE2100-D2A turboprop, 3458 kW (4637 hp) each |
2 × Progress D-436K turbofan engines |
| Primary Users |
Italian Air Force, United States Coast Guard , Royal Australian Air Force , See operators below for others |
Soviet Air Force (intended) Aeroflot |
| Status |
In service |
Cancelled |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alenia_C-27J_Spartan |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-71 |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
28.7 |
31.89 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
82 |
|
| Wake Category |
M |
|
| Aircraft Engine |
Rolls-Royce AE 2100 |
|
| Number of Engines |
2 |
2 |