What is a Spartan aircraft?
The Alenia C-27J Spartan is a military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Leonardo’s Aircraft Division (formerly Alenia Aermacchi until 2016). It is an advanced derivative of Alenia Aeronautica’s earlier G.
What planes do the Coast Guard fly?
The C-130H is a mainstay of the United States Coast Guard air fleet. The Coast Guard’s fleet currently includes 22 HC-130H, two HC-130H with the Avionics One Upgrade (A1U), and six HC-130J models of the famous Hercules, widely recognized as the West’s premier military transport.
How many Spartans does Australia have?
The first Spartan arrived in Australia in 2015 and the fleet of 10 Spartans, operated by No. 35 Squadron, are based in RAAF Base Amberley….Specifications.
| Manufacturer | Alenia/L3 |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.7 m |
| Weight | 30,500 kg |
| Range | 1700km at maximum take off weight. |
| Ceiling | 30,000 feet |
What is the C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J missionization package is based on the Minotaur mission system architecture that the Coast Guard is implementing across the rest of its fixed-wing fleet. The first Spartan entered the mission system integration process at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, in September 2017.
What kind of aircraft does the US Coast Guard use?
The US Coast Guard (USCG) plans to commission a fleet of 14 HC-27J Spartan medium-range, fixed-wing surveillance aircraft by 2022. HC-27J is a modified surveillance variant of the C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft, manufactured by Italian aerospace and defence company Alenia Aermacchi.
Does the Coast Guard have a C-27J?
A 14th aircraft was transferred to the Coast Guard after formal acceptance by the Air Force in April 2017. As delivered, the C-27Js are outfitted with weather radar and communications equipment capable of supporting transport and other Coast Guard missions.
What is the C-27J medium range surveillance aircraft?
The C-27J medium range surveillance aircraft are replacing older HC-130H aircraft currently assigned to the air station. The US Coast Guard received their first Search-and-Rescue ready HC-27J in April 2016. These aircraft are joining the USCG’s medium range surveillance fleet in patrolling, disaster response, and tactical transport missions.