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88-484: 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 the former Alenia Aeronautica 's earlier G.222 (C-27A Spartan in U.S. service), equipped with the engines and various other systems also used on the larger Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules . In addition to

176-458: A Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS). From 12 September 2008 to 27 January 2009, a pair of Italian Air Force C-27Js were deployed to Afghanistan to contribute to NATO in-theatre airlift operations. In December 2013, an Italian C-27J was deployed to the Philippines to participate in international humanitarian relief operations in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan . The Italian Air Force is also

264-569: A Foreign Military Sales request for 10 C-27Js valued at US$ 950m to replace its retired DHC-4 Caribou fleet. Australia had opted for the C-27J over the rival EADS CASA C-295 following a RAAF evaluation, which had noted the C-27J's wider and taller cabin being compatible with the Australian Army's general purpose G-Wagen vehicle, and palletized goods. In December 2013, the first Australian C-27J performed its maiden flight. In December 2014,

352-614: A VIP transport , aerial refuelling tanker , and water bomber . The cockpit of the C-295 is furnished with dual controls, having been intended to be flown by a pilot and a co-pilot. It is typically equipped with the Highly Integrated Avionics System (HIAS), based on the digital Topdeck suite produced by the French avionics firm Thales . It also features an Integrated Engine Data and Warning System that manages

440-500: A platoon of infantry, or transporting towed artillery or light vehicles either internally or as underslung roles. Unlike the assault helicopter they are usually not expected to land directly in a contested landing zone, but are used to reinforce and resupply landing zones taken by the initial assault wave. Examples include the unarmed versions of the Mil Mi-8, Super Puma , CH-46 Sea Knight , and NH90 . Heavy lift helicopters are

528-404: A diameter of 3.89 meters and built from composite materials by Hamilton Standard . The C-295 is equipped with a retractable undercarriage in a tricycle configuration, designed by Messier-Dowty . Two side fairings on the lower part of the fuselage accommodate the retracted main landing gear, while an alcove almost directly beneath the cockpit houses the forward landing gear. The undercarriage

616-547: A fully digital MIL-STD-1553 systems and avionics architecture, and an updated cargo compartment for increased commonality. The C-27J has a 35% increase in range and a 15% faster cruise speed than the G.222. The C-27J first flew on 24 September 1999. Two months later, the Italian air force was reported as the launch customer of the C-27J, ordering 12 Spartans. At the time, the C-27J had a basic price of US$ 24 million. After over 400 hours of flight tests spanning less than 13 months,

704-510: A further 40 aircraft are to be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited within the following ten years from the Indian "Final Assembly Line" (FAL) at Vadodara , Gujarat . All aircraft from TATA Aircraft Complex is scheduled to be delivered between September 2026 and August 2031. The indigenous content for the initial 16 aircraft from Tata Aircraft Complex for IAF will be 48% while

792-589: A greater risk due to its use of a new operational mode to meet altitude and range requirements. Among other contracts the C-295 lost to the C-27J are the Peruvian Air Force 's Antonov An-32 replacement and the Royal Australian Air Force 's de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou replacement. While the vast majority of C-295 sales have been to military operators, it has been certified for civil purposes as well. During August 2018, it

880-524: A high accurate gun able to fire through the LH rear door, that can be installed and rapidly uninstalled when not required. The MC-27J can support special forces and ground troops with direct fire, performing armed ISR, Close Air Support (CAS) and Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR). It also has a defensive aids suite. In 2012, Alenia Aermacchi stated it would offer an upgrade program to the MC-27J configuration. The MC-27J

968-565: A maritime surveillance radar; Alenia Aermacchi have promoted this model to the Royal Air Force . In 2016, Leonardo conducted demonstration flights around La Paz at the request of the Bolivian government, which may led to Bolivia purchasing C-27Js. The Ghana Air Force requested four C-27Js via an FMS sale, but the purchase was never completed. In 2007, the C-27J was being considered as a sole-source C$ 3 billion contract by Canada as

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1056-564: A more powerful version of the G.222's T64G engine and three-blade propellers. In 1996, a program began on an improved G.222, named C-27J; it used a U.S. military type designation based on the G.222's C-27A designation. In 1997, Alenia and Lockheed Martin formed Lockheed Martin Alenia Tactical Transport Systems (LMATTS) to develop the C-27J. The design changed to use the C-130J Super Hercules's Rolls-Royce AE 2100 engine and six-blade propeller. Other changes include

1144-421: A multi-mission radar unit; it can even be equipped as a gunship and tasked with providing close air support to ground forces. When appropriately furnished, the C-295 can conduct electronic signals intelligence (ELINT), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) duties. Palletised equipment, enabling its rapid installation and removal, is available to outfit the aircraft for use as

1232-599: A new flight management system and other performance upgrades. Alenia Aermacchi bid up to 32 aircraft with lifetime maintenance from KF Aerospace and in-service support from General Dynamics Canada . The C-27J FWSAR/MPA bid competed against the Airbus C-295 FWSAR and the Embraer KC-390 . In December 2016, the Canadian government selected the C-295. In 2012, the C-27J was shortlisted as a candidate for

1320-563: A part of further order for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard , the facility will also process delivery of 12 more aircraft for Maritime Patrol roles. Beyond its use as a tactical transporter, the C-295 is capable of performing a wide variety of missions effectively. These include parachute and cargo dropping, electronic signals intelligence (ELINT), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and maritime patrol . Some of

1408-478: A replacement for its search and rescue air fleet. Alenia Aermacchi bid their C-27J FWSAR/MPA, a modified C-27J for the Search and rescue and Maritime Patrol Aircraft roles. Exclusive modifications included a mission systems pallet from General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada , additional observation windows, an AESA search radar, satellite and ATC radios, flare/markers launchers, an electro-optical/infrared turret,

1496-524: Is a tactical transport aircraft, designed for the movement of personnel and cargo within military conditions. Accordingly, it can be operated from austere airstrips with minimal reliance on ground support infrastructures; it can reportedly be operated on soft ground without major issues even when heavily loaded. It has an auto-reverse capability, being able to turn 180º on runways as narrow as 12 meters wide. The dimensions of its cargo hold, 12.69 × 1.90 × 2.70 meters, are roughly three meters longer in comparison to

1584-603: Is a variant for multi-mission purposes, including Command and Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C3-ISR), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Combat Support operations, using roll-off/roll-on systems for different sensors and equipment: AESA Search Radar; Elettro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) system; Electronic Support Measures (ESM); palletized Mission System; enhanced Communications System including datalink and SATCOM capabilities; Store Management System to employ Precision Guided Munitions (PGM – one hard point under each wing); palletized fire support system with

1672-560: Is durable enough to enable operations from semi-prepared runways. It is equipped with oleo - pneumatic shock absorbers , disc brakes capable of differential braking, and an anti-skid system. The first order for the C-295 was for the Spanish Air Force : during 2000, the Future Medium Transport Aircraft II (FATAM II) program was launched, under which a batch of nine C-295s was ordered to take

1760-577: Is located at CFB Comox, where Airbus set up the RCAF Search & Rescue Training Facility for the CC-295. Another aircraft, that arrived in January 2020, is a trainer for the maintenance personnel, and is not included in the 16 aircraft ordered. The aircraft will not be used operationally until 2025 or 2026 because of delays caused by issues with the aircraft's equipment and software. The C-295 MPA

1848-747: The AC-119K Stinger . C-27A 90-0170 was removed from storage at AMARC in October 2008 and delivered to Eglin AFB , Florida, for use by the Air Force Research Laboratory to test the feasibility of mounting of 30 mm and 40 mm guns. In May 2009, the program was put on hold because U.S. Army funding for 40 C-27s in an Army–Air Force cooperative purchase was removed from the fiscal 2010 budget. U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command elected to standardize their fleet with

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1936-545: The Army National Guard , and as a substitute tactical airlifter for Air National Guard groups or wings losing C-130s to retirement or Base Realignment and Closures . By November 2006, the C-27J completed the U.S. Department of Defense 's Early User Survey evaluations, having flown a total of 26 hours and surpassed all requirements. GMAS also announced that the C-27J will be assembled at a facility at Cecil Field , Duval County, Florida . The JCA's final selection

2024-533: The Davis–Monthan Air Force Base boneyard . The USAF spent $ 567 million on 21 C-27Js since 2007, with 16 delivered by the end of September 2013; 12 had been taken out of service while a further 5 were to be built by April 2014 as they were too near completion to be worth cancelling. Budget cuts motivated the divesture; a C-27J allegedly costs $ 308 million over its lifespan in comparison with a C-130's $ 213 million 25-year lifespan cost. In November 2012,

2112-550: The Defence Ministry of India approved a proposal to procure nine Medium-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft (MRMRA) for the Indian Navy and six Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMMA) for the Indian Coast Guard for purchased baswd on C-295MW transport aircraft. The project is worth around ₹ 29,000 crore (US$ 3.5 billion). They are to be Made in India by the Tata-Airbus tie-up in order to complement

2200-647: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) medium lift aircraft program. A joint team from the Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND) and PAF inspected the C-27J in January 2012. The DND already received approval from the Philippine president to purchase 3 units, and is awaiting congressional approval as of November 2012. However, the PAF announced EADS-CASA's (now Airbus) C-295M as declared winner for

2288-1018: The Royal Canadian Air Force ordered 16 CC-295s as the replacement search and rescue aircraft for its aging fleets of CC-115 Buffalo and older-model C-130H Hercules . The first plane, painted in Canadian SAR livery, was nearly complete and finished testing at the factory in late 2019. The first operational aircraft arrived in Canada in September 2020, and deliveries continued until 2022. The planes operate from Greenwood, Nova Scotia ( 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron ); Trenton, Ontario ( 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron ); Winnipeg, Manitoba ( 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron ); and Comox, British Columbia ( 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron and 418 Search and Rescue Operational Training Squadron ). The aircraft's primary training centre

2376-660: The Spanish Air Force , which sought nine military transport aircraft. During December 1999, it was certificated as airworthy by both the Spanish Dirección General de Aviación Civil and the American Federal Aviation Administration . In November 2001, deliveries began to the Spanish Air Force. During June 2012, Airbus Military announced several enhancements to the base C-295 design, changes included

2464-671: The landing zone . This armament may be in the form of door gunners , or the modification of the helicopter with stub wings and pylons to carry missiles and rocket pods . For example, the Sikorsky S-70 , fitted with the ESSM (External Stores Support System), and the Hip E variant of the Mil Mi-8 can carry as much disposable armament as some dedicated attack helicopters . Medium transport helicopters are generally capable of moving up to

2552-562: The 14 remaining C-27Js were transferred to the Coast Guard, with the first HC-27J delivered in Coast Guard colors in April 2016. In October 2006, Italy accepted delivery of the first C-27J of an initial batch of 12 aircraft and in January 2007, the first aircraft was delivered to the 46 Brigata Aerea, in Pisa. The Italian Air Force C-27Js have an inflight refueling system and are fitted with

2640-795: The Bulgarian Air Force received the third and final of the C-27Js ordered; the fleet is employed for military transport missions as well as medical evacuations, special tasks of the Interior Ministry, and participating in international operations such as the rotation of Bulgarian troops in Afghanistan. In 2006, the Romanian government announced the selection of the C-27J, seeking 7 aircraft to be delivered from 2008 to replace Antonov An-24 and Antonov An-26 aircraft, beating

2728-569: The C-130 to meet its gunship needs. The HC-27J is a modified surveillance variant for the U.S. Coast Guard. 14 USCG C-27Js are to be rebuilt as HC-27Js for maritime patrol, surveillance, medium-range search and rescue, drug and migrant interdiction, and disaster response missions. Deliveries of the C-27J to the USCG began in November 2014. First flight of a HC-27J occurred in September 2023. The MC-27J

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2816-700: The C-130J in 2006 as a contender in the same U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) competition in which the C-27J was competing. Alenia Aeronautica then paired with L-3 Communications , forming the Global Military Aircraft Systems (GMAS) joint venture to market the C-27J; Boeing also joined GMAS. GMAS bid the C-27J in the JCA competition against Raytheon and EADS North America's C-295 to replace existing Short C-23 Sherpa, Beechcraft C-12 Huron and Fairchild C-26 Metroliners in

2904-606: The C-27J Next Generation programme with new equipment, systems and aerodynamic solutions to improve operating efficiency and enhance performance. The New Generation features comprehensive new avionics to comply with the Performance Based Navigation international standard to operate in civil air space without limitations and to enhance interoperability in tactical scenarios, while new winglets contribute to improved climb performance and increase

2992-680: The C-27J deployed for its first domestic mission, contributing to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. The C-27J had a flyaway cost of US$ 31.7M in 2012, and an average cost of US$ 66.2M in 2018. In July 2013, the United States Coast Guard considered acquiring up to 14 of the 21 retired C-27Js and converting them for search-and-rescue missions, while cancelling undelivered orders for the HC-144 Ocean Sentry to save $ 500–$ 800 million. EADS claimed that

3080-440: The C-27J's first combat deployment in summer 2011. In August 2011, two C-27Js flown by Air National Guard aircrews, augmented with Army National Guard personnel, began operations at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. Between August 2011 and June 2012, the C-27Js of the 179th Airlift Wing , followed by the 175th Wing, executed more than 3200 missions transporting over 25,000 passengers, and 1400 tons of cargo. Via tactical control of

3168-512: The C-27J; two aircraft and associated support was purchased in a 100 million-euro deal. On 27 March 2015, the first C-27J was formally accepted by the Peruvian Air Force; by this point a total of four C-27Js were on order for the service. The fourth aircraft was delivered on 5 December 2017 at Grupo Aéreo N°8. In June 2018, Kenya received an international loan for military aircraft and expansion including three C-27J. In January 2021,

3256-515: The C-27Js, the U.S. Army was able to employ helicopters more efficiently, splitting missions between the two platforms based on their relative strengths. On 26 January 2012, the Department of Defense announced plans to retire all 38 USAF C-27Js on order because of excess intra-theater airlift capacity and budgetary pressures; the C-130 would perform its functions. In February 2012, Alenia warned that it would not provide support for C-27Js resold by

3344-564: The C-295 has been Indonesia. Indonesian Aerospace (Indonesian: PT Dirgantara Indonesia ), which also locally manufactured the CN-235, performs the final assembly of C-295s for customers within Indonesia. The company has been keen to secure a license that would allow it to produce the aircraft for export customers outside of the domestic market, although Airbus has been allegedly reluctant to agree terms for such an extension. In September 2012,

3432-695: The C-295 has been the C-27J Spartan , manufactured previously by Alenia Aeronautica (2006–2012) and Alenia Aermacchi (2012–2016), and now by Leonardo S.p.A. The C-295 was a major bidder for the US Army – US Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) programme but lost to the L-3 Communications / Alenia team for the C-27J in June 2007. The C-295 was reportedly considered by the US Army to pose

3520-420: The C-295 is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 G turboprop engines, each capable of providing up to 2,645 SHP (1,972 kW). These feature a modular design that facilitates easy access and reduced maintenance requirements, reportedly enabling up to 10,000 flight hours of uninterrupted operation before requiring servicing. The normal propellers used are six-bladed scimitar-shaped units, having

3608-430: The C-295 was started during the 1990s as a derivative of the successful CASA/IPTN CN-235 transport aircraft. On 28 November 1997, the prototype performed its maiden flight; quantity production commenced shortly thereafter. In April 1999, the Spanish Air Force became its launch customer with an order for nine military-configured C-295s; two years later, the type was declared operational with the service. Further orders for

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3696-758: The C-295 would promptly follow. Following the incorporation of CASA into the pan-European aeronautical group EADS in 2000, it was redesignated as the EADS CASA C-295 . EADS rebranded itself as Airbus in 2015. Both manufacturing and final assembly of the C-295 is normally performed at the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in San Pablo Airport , located in Seville , Spain. Additional manufacturing arrangements have been agreed with some customers. Since 2011, Indonesian Aerospace has produced

3784-494: The C-295. It was derived from the CASA/IPTN CN-235 , a Spanish–Indonesian transport aircraft; its principal differences were its stretched fuselage, a 50% increase in payload capacity and the adoption of more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G turboprop engines. On 28 November 1997, the first prototype made its maiden flight . During April 1999, it was announced that the C-295's first order had been placed by

3872-685: The CN-295 under license at their facilities in Bandung , Indonesia , via an industrial collaboration with Airbus Defence & Space. During 2021, it was agreed that, as a part of a larger purchase, a batch of 40 C-295s for the Indian Air Force would be license-manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems . The aircraft will be manufactured in TASL's Vadodara facility in Gujarat , India . As

3960-551: The EADS CASA C-295. In February 2007, a legal challenge filed by EADS blocked the Romanian order; the order was allowed to proceed when the Romanian court rejected EADS' complaint in June 2007. On 7 December 2007, a contract for the seven C-27Js was officially signed. On 12 April 2010, the first two C-27s were delivered to the Romanian Air Force . In December 2011, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) issued

4048-602: The HC-144 costs half as much as the C-27J to maintain and operate. The U.S. Forest Service also wanted 7 C-27Js for aerial firefighting. The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) were interested in acquiring ex-USAF C-27Js. If the DoD determined it could not afford the aircraft, they would go to the Forest Service. In late 2013, SOCOM was allocated 7 C-27Js to replace its CASA 212 (C-41) training aircraft. In December 2013,

4136-583: The MTOW by up to 1,000 kg. The United States received its first C-27J on 25 September 2008. In September 2008, L-3 Link's C-27J schoolhouse officially began classes at the Georgia Army National Guard Flight Facility, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. By April 2009, the U.S. Army had accepted deliveries of 2 aircraft and had 11 more on order. In May 2009, the U.S. Army and Army National Guard relinquished all aircraft to

4224-529: The RAAF began maintenance training on the type; delivery of the first two of the ten C-27Js on order was also formally accepted that month. The last aircraft for RAAF was delivered in April 2018. On 6 July 2011, the Mexican Air Force signed a $ 200 million contract for four C-27Js and a multiyear support agreement for the fleet. The first aircraft was received two months later, all four were delivered by

4312-735: The Slovenian government announced that its interest in purchasing one C-27J for the Slovenian Air Force and Air Defence . On 17 November 2021, the Slovenian Ministry of Defense signed a contract for one C-27J to the Slovenian Army; it is to be delivered within one year and be equipped with modules for transporting casualties, cargo, and extinguishing forest fires. On 21 August 2009, Taiwan announced that it had entered price negotiations with Alenia Aeronautica for

4400-563: The U.S. Air Force, primarily the Air National Guard ; this led to the purchase being reduced to 38 C-27Js and the USAF receiving total control of all US C-27Js. Initially, the C-27J was to be operated by the Air National Guard for direct support of the United States Army ; later, both Army National Guard and Air National Guard flight crews support the aircraft's fielding. By July 2010, the U.S. Air National Guard had received four C-27Js for testing and training, with initial operational capability expected in October 2010. The U.S. Air Force performed

4488-667: The U.S. Army had requirement for up to 75 aircraft in the Army National Guard; the Air Force had a requirement for up to 70 aircraft in the Air Force Special Operations Command and the Air National Guard. The first C-27J was planned to be delivered to the joint U.S. Army–Air Force test and training program in June 2008. The first flight of a U.S. C-27J occurred on 17 June 2008. As of 2020, orders stand at Australia (10), Bulgaria (3), Chad (2), Greece (8), Italy (12), Kenya (3), Lithuania (3), Mexico (4), Morocco (4), Peru (4), Romania (7), Slovakia (2), Zambia (2), United States (21), and an undisclosed country (2). In November 2020, Leonardo launched

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4576-486: The U.S. to international customers in competition with future orders. On 23 March 2012, the USAF announced the C-27J's retirement in fiscal year 2013 after determining other programs' budgetary needs and requirement changes for a new Pacific strategy. The cut was opposed by the Air National Guard and by various legislators. In July 2012, the USAF briefly suspended flight operations following a flight control system failure. By 2013, newly built C-27Js were being sent directly to

4664-413: The adoption of winglets and an ability to carry the Marte anti-ship missile ; a dedicated airborne early warning and control variant was also planned. In November 2015, a C-295 successfully demonstrated a new self-protection suite, which incorporated elements such as directional infrared countermeasures from Elbit Systems and infrared passive airborne warning system. During January 2016, Airbus

4752-412: The aircraft was granted civil certification by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority at the Paris Air Show in June 2001. Military certification followed on 20 December 2001. By 2005, the U.S. Army had identified the need to replace its aging Short C-23 Sherpa lifter. The Army does not operate many fixed wing aircraft (see also Key West Agreement ), but they lost a C-23B in 2001 in which 21 died. This

4840-556: The annual Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP) 2020-2022 of Italian Minister of Defence indicates realization of the MC-27J to support special operations. In 2010, the Italian Air Force announced the development of an electronic warfare package for its C-27 fleet under the jamming and electronic defence instrumentation (Jedi) program. One publicised ability of the aircraft is the disruption of radio communications and, in particular, remote detonators commonly used on improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The EC-27 has been compared to

4928-400: The battle front. Military transport helicopters are used in places where the use of conventional aircraft is impossible. For example, the military transport helicopter is the primary transport asset of US Marines deploying from LHDs and LHA . The landing possibilities of helicopters are almost unlimited, and where landing is impossible, for example densely packed jungle, the ability of

5016-621: The capabilities of the USAF's Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call . In 2015, it was revealed that an improved Jedi 2 payload was under development to provide increased electronic warfare capabilities. Current operators Former operators Data from Alenia Aermacchi, C-27J facts, and Leonardo C-27J brochure General characteristics Performance Related development Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era Military transport aircraft Military transport aeroplanes are defined in terms of their range capability as strategic airlift or tactical airlift to reflect

5104-442: The end of 2012. Mexico's C-27Js are based at Santa Lucía Air Force Base Num 1 and operated by 302 Air Squadron alongside a number of C-130 Hercules. In June 2013, the Peruvian Air Force was negotiating to acquire four C-27Js for $ 200 million; future purchases by Peru may increase the total to 12 Spartans. The C-27J competed against the EADS CASA C-295, Antonov An-70 , Antonov An-32 , and C-130J. On 25 November 2013, Peru selected

5192-414: The end of 2013. Polish C-295s are typically based at Kraków-Balice Air Base . They have participated in overseas activities, including NATO operations, such as humanitarian air efforts in Kosovo in 2020. A single C-295 is routinely deployed as a support aircraft for the Orlik Aerobatic Team , the Polish Air Force's aerial display unit. One aircraft crashed on 23 January 2008. Another key country for

5280-414: The engine and fuel systems and alerts pilots to detected faults along with other key information. A Honeywell RDR-1400C weather radar is also typically installed to facilitate instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The avionics have been designed so that the aircraft can also be operated according to civil standards as well as military ones, including the stringent FAR-25 requirements. Typically,

5368-414: The equipment for adapting the aircraft to performing various roles has been mounted onto pallets , allowing for its rapid installation and removal. On account of the lack of sales achieved by the CN-235 in the commercial aviation segment, although civil certification was obtained as to facilitate its use by government agencies, a commercial version of the C-295 was not pursued for some time by the company. It

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5456-437: The existing fleet of Boeing P-8I Neptune and HAL 228 . The MPAs for the Navy and the Coast Guard is being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation . Of these 15 aircraft, three will be delivered in fly-away condition from Spain for urgent developmental purposes while the rest of 12 will be delivered by the TASL plant. TASL plans to have 78% indigenous content for the 12 MPA aircraft. The weapon systems of

5544-404: The first in 2011 and two more per year up to 2015. The AC-27J was to be a multi-mission platform, equipped with full-motion cameras and outfitted to support covert infiltration and other ground operations, armed with either a 30-millimeter or 40-millimeter gun or precision-guided munitions such as the Viper Strike bomb. At the Air Force Association's 2008 conference, it was named "Stinger II" after

5632-435: The first part of C-295s were delivered to the Indonesian Air Force . Further aircraft has since been delivered to the service to replace the aged Fokker F27 fleet for tactical and logistical transport duties. During the 2010s, Egypt became the largest operator of the C-295, having a fleet of 21 aircraft as of April 2021. In October 2010, the order of an initial three aircraft for tactical and logistical transport by Egypt

5720-414: The helicopter to hover allows troops to deploy by abseiling and roping . Transport helicopters are operated in assault, medium and heavy classes. Air assault helicopters are usually the smallest of the transport types, and designed to move an infantry squad or section and their equipment. Helicopters in the assault role are generally armed for self-protection both in transit and for suppression of

5808-404: The largest and most capable of the transport types, currently limited in service to the CH-53 Sea Stallion and related CH-53E Super Stallion , CH-47 Chinook , Mil Mi-26 , and Aérospatiale Super Frelon . Capable of lifting up to 80 troops and moving small Armoured fighting vehicles (usually as slung loads but also internally), these helicopters operate in the tactical transport role in much

5896-461: The launch customer for a special mission variant of the C-27J, named Praetorian in the configuration tailored for ItAF and equipped with ISR equipment and roll-on, roll-off mission systems consoles; Italy is the first European nation to operate such an aircraft. In 2006, Bulgaria had initially ordered five C-27J to replace its aging fleet of Antonov An-26 aircraft, but reduced its order to three aircraft in 2010 due to funding shortages. In March 2011,

5984-413: The maritime surveillance configuration. During the 2020s, India stated its intent to place the largest single order for the type; the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the ordering of 56 C-295Ws to equip the Indian Air Force in September 2021. Of these, it is planned for 16 aircraft to be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain within 48 months (by August 2025) of the contract's signing, while

6072-400: The medium lift aircraft acquisition project. The AC-27J was a proposed gunship for the U.S. Air Force. In 2008, US$ 32 million was reallocated to buy a C-27J for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command , to fulfill requirements defined by AFSOC for the AC-XX concept, a replacement for the aging Lockheed AC-130s . It was to use proven systems to reduce risk. AFSOC planned for 16 gunships,

6160-448: The needs of the land forces which they most often support. These roughly correspond to the commercial flight length distinctions: Eurocontrol defines short-haul routes as shorter than 1,500 km (810 nmi), long-haul routes as longer than 4,000 km (2,200 nmi) and medium-haul between. The military glider is an unpowered tactical air transport which has been used in some campaigns to transport troops and/or equipment to

6248-649: The place of eight CN-235s that had been converted from general transports into maritime patrol and search-and-rescue aircraft, their reassignment having noticeably depleted the service's medium transport fleet. The first export customer of the C-295 was the Polish Air Force , initially ordering eight aircraft in 2001, with deliveries commencing two years later. The service bought the type to supplement and eventually replace their Cold War -era Antonov An-26 transports. Further C-295s were ordered by Poland, including to two each in both 2006 and 2007. In June 2012, another five aircraft were ordered, all of which were delivered by

6336-598: The preceding CN-235. It has sufficient volume to carry up to 71 soldiers, 24 stretchers along with up to seven medical attendants, five standard 108" pallets of cargo, or three Land Rover -sized light vehicles. It is suitable for airdropping paratroopers and cargo on 88-inch-wide platforms. The C-295 has also been designed to facilitate multi-role operations and has been produced in a wide range of configurations. Numerous customers have opted to arm their aircraft to perform intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, being outfitted with various sensors such as

6424-673: The prime contractor. In 2012, the United States Air Force (USAF) elected to retire the C-27J after only a short service life due to budget cuts; they were later reassigned to the U.S. Coast Guard and United States Special Operations Command . The C-27J has also been ordered by the military air units of Azerbaijan , Australia , Bulgaria , Chad , Greece , Italy , Kenya , Lithuania , Mexico , Morocco , Peru , Romania , Slovakia , Slovenia , and Zambia . In 1995, Alenia and Lockheed Martin began discussions to improve Alenia's G.222 using C-130J's glass cockpit and

6512-492: The sale of six C-27Js. In 2010, the Indian Air Force issued a Request for Information (RFI) for 16 medium military transport aircraft; Alenia Aeronautica responded with data on the C-27J. In 2011, Indonesia was considering purchasing several C-27Js. In 2015, Alenia Aermacchi were studying the development of a C-27J maritime patrol variant. Other proposed variants of the platform include a multi-mission C-27J that could be armed with various air-launched weapons and equipped with

6600-595: The same way as small fixed wing turboprop air-lifters. The lower speed, range and increased fuel consumption of helicopters are offset by their not requiring a runway. EADS CASA C-295 The Airbus C295 (previously CASA C-295 ) is a medium tactical transport aircraft that was designed and initially manufactured by the Spanish aerospace company CASA , which is now part of the European multinational Airbus Defence and Space division. Work on what would become

6688-625: The standard transport configuration, specialized variants of the C-27J have been developed for maritime patrol, search and rescue, C3 ISR (command, control, communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), fire support/ ground-attack and electronic warfare missions. In 2007, the C-27J was selected as the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) for the United States military; these were produced in an international teaming arrangement under which L-3 Communications served as

6776-491: The upper fuselage, along with innovative flight controls for the primary control surfaces to achieve improved aerodynamics and contribute to a more efficient high-lift system. New materials and technologies were used to reduce the emission of CO 2 , NO x , and noise alike; Airbus aims for 43% CO 2 and 70% NO x reductions to be achieved in a typical search-and-rescue mission of 400 nautical miles, as well as 45% less noise during takeoff. The EADS CASA C-295

6864-647: The value will be raised to 75% for the last of 24 aircraft. All the aircraft features an electronic warfare suite manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics . According to a report, "Aero engine and avionics are sourced by Airbus from other OEM , the other structural parts will mostly be made in India, sources said. Precisely, of 14,000 detailed parts used in each aircraft, 13,000 would be made in India from raw material. A total of 37 companies have already been identified by Airbus, of these 33 are MSME s". A full-mission simulator has been established at Agra AFS for training personnel. The first C-295

6952-489: Was a candidate to replace the German Navy's P-3C maritime patrol aircraft , possibly as a stopgap solution from 2025 to 2032. During 2021, it was speculated that a combined order with Spain could be achieved. However, during July 2021, Germany announced that it had ordered five P-8 Poseidons to fulfill this need. In June 2023, Spain approved the purchase of 16 C295W, six in the maritime patrol configuration, and ten in

7040-483: Was announced that Airbus had flown its C295 Flight Test Bed 2 Sky 2 for the first time; development of this upgraded aircraft was funded by the European Union 's Horizon 2020 research program and it is intended to test various technologies related to future regional multi-mission aircraft. Modifications include a high-efficiency semi-morphing wing, dynamic winglets, a flat panel SATCOM antenna integrated into

7128-557: Was announced that the Irish leasing company Stellwagen Group has leased a single C-295 to DAC Aviation International , it being the first civil operator of the type in Africa. This aircraft has participated in humanitarian operations, such as the delivery of anti- cholera kits, food, water, sanitation, and hygiene goods to Mozambique . In 2016, after a 12-year purchasing process that involved three different Canadian federal governments,

7216-447: Was announced. The first delivery was on 24 September 2011. During January 2013, a follow-on order was signed for six more aircraft and a further eight was ordered on 16 July 2014. In early 2021, Egypt signed a five-year performance-based servicing agreement with Airbus regarding its C-295 fleet, which included the provision of material services, on-site support, and on-wing maintenance activities. A major competitor for export sales of

7304-475: Was delivered to the IAF on 13 September 2023. This was followed by the delivery of second and third aircraft on 4 and 28 May 2024, respectively. The fourth (CA 7104) and fifth (CA 7105) were delivered on 5 July 2024. The sixth was delivered by 28 October 2024. The rest of ten aircraft will be delivered at the rate of one per month until August 2025, followed by deliveries from Vadodara plant. On 16 February 2024,

7392-482: Was developed as an Alenia Aermacchi-Orbital private venture. The Italian Air Force converted three C-27Js into MC-27Js in 2016. On 25 March 2014, the first MC-27J, named Praetorian in the configuration tailored for Italian Air Force, performed its maiden flight. In July 2014, the MC-27J reportedly successfully completed the first phase of ground and flight testing with the Italian Air Force. In October 2020,

7480-590: Was expected in March 2007, however it was postponed until 13 June 2007, when the Pentagon announced the award of a US$ 2.04 billion contract for 78 C-27Js, including training and support, to GMAS. On 22 June 2007, Raytheon formally protested the JCA contract award for the C-27J. On 27 September 2007, the GAO announced that it had denied Raytheon's protest, thereby allowing the Pentagon to proceed with procurement; at this time,

7568-695: Was in the process of developing a new probe-and-drogue aerial refuelling rig to be optionally installed in the centerline of the C295, facilitating the aerial refuelling of helicopters. Furthermore, the company was also implementing flap optimisations and other modifications upon the type to enable it to perform extremely short takeoff and landing capabilities. In November 2019, it was announced that Airbus had selected Collins Aerospace to integrate its Pro Line Fusion flight deck onto future C-295s, which shall reportedly reduce pilot workload and easily facilitate further upgrades via its modular design. In January 2022, it

7656-405: Was not until 2017, over a decade after military-orientated C-295s had entered regular service, that the first contract for a civilian C-295 was finalised. The C-295 has been acquired by multiple nations including India , Spain , Egypt , Poland , Canada , Brazil , Mexico , Portugal and others. During November 1996, the Spanish aerospace company CASA formally started development work on

7744-511: Was the worst peacetime aviation disaster of the U.S. National Guard. In lieu of adequate fixed-wing airlift availability, the CH-47 helicopter fleet was being worked hard on the "last tactical mile" to supply forward-placed troops; thus the U.S. Army sought the C-27J for its direct support capabilities, and to reduce demands on the CH-47 fleet. In 2006, LMATTS was dissolved when Lockheed Martin offered

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