C-27 (G222) Spartan

C-27 (G222) Spartan

 The C-27 (G 222) Spartan was designed to meet Air Force requirements for a 

rugged, medium-size airland transport. The aircraft is particularly 

suited for short-to-medium range tactical operations into 

semi-prepared airfields as short as 1,800 feet (549m).

C-27A Spartan can fly in all weather,day/night.The Spartan has a

cargo capacity of more than 2,000 cubic feet, or 12,000 pounds (5,443kg).

General characteristics / specifications
Crew: Four - commander, co-pilot, radio-operator/flight engineer on flightdeck, loadmaster
Capacity: 9,000 kg (19,840 lb) of cargo, 53 troops or 36 litters
Length: 22.70 m (74 ft 5½ in)
Wingspan: 28.70 m (94 ft 2 in)
Height: 9.80 m (32 ft 1¾ in)
Wing area: 82.0 m² (893 ft²)
Empty weight: 14,590 kg (32,165 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 28,000 kg (61,730 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric T64-GE-P4D turboprop, 2,535 kW (3,400 shp) each


Performance
Maximum speed: 540 km/h (336 mph, 291 knots) at 4,575 m (15,000 ft)
Cruise speed: 439 km/h (273 mph, 237 knots) at 6,000 m (19,700 ft)
Range: 1,371 km (852 mi, 740 nmi) at max payload
Ferry range: 4,633 km (2,879 miles, 2,500 nmi)
Service ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 8.7 m/s (1,705 ft/min)

 C-27 (G222) Spartan

C-27 (G222) Spartan