Topic title: ICAO code
C27J
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
Alenia C-27J Spartan by Leonardo (formerly Alenia Aeronautica)
Aircraft Category
C (Wingspan: 28.7 m)
Purpose or Role in Game
Military tactical transport – used for short to medium-haul cargo and personnel transport missions; suitable for military bases, special operations, and humanitarian scenarios.
Why should this aircraft be added?
The C-27J Spartan offers a highly versatile platform for a variety of missions including tactical transport, disaster relief, medical evacuation, and paratrooper deployment. Its STOL capabilities and rugged design allow operations from unpaved or short runways, adding gameplay variety for military airports or challenging terrain-based scenarios. Introducing it enriches the military logistics aspect of the game and adds realism for air force-style operations or time-critical missions.
Airlines that use it
• Italian Air Force
• U.S. Air National Guard
• Royal Australian Air Force
• Peruvian Air Force
• Romanian Air Force
• Bulgarian Air Force
• Mexican Air Force
• Slovak Air Force
• Lithuanian Air Force
Special characteristics or variants
• STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing): Can operate from austere, semi-prepared airstrips
• Rear cargo ramp: Supports vehicles, pallets, and personnel airdrop
• Capacity: Up to 60 troops, 46 paratroopers, 36 stretchers (MEDEVAC), or 11,500 kg cargo
• Range: ~1,852 km (with 9,000 kg payload)
• Engines: 2× Rolls-Royce AE 2100-D2A turboprops (same as C-130J)
• Variants:
• C-27J NG: Upgraded avionics and systems
• MC-27J: Multi-mission gunship variant
• Firefighter & maritime patrol concepts exist
Optional: Links or references
• Wikipedia: Alenia C-27J Spartan - Wikipedia
• Leonardo official: https://www.leonardo.com/en/products/c-27j-spartan
• U.S. Air Force fact sheet: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104539/c-27j-spartan/
