Alenia C-27J

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The C-27J Spartan is a modern tactical transport aircraft that successfully revitalized the medium-lift military transport category by combining proven C-130J technology with exceptional short-field performance capabilities. First flown in 1999, it is a high-wing twin-turboprop design capable of carrying 36 troops, 27 paratroopers, or 9,000 kilograms of cargo. With a wingspan of 28.7 meters and length of 22.7 meters, it achieves a maximum speed of 583 kilometers per hour. The aircraft was manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica in partnership with Lockheed Martin.