The Alenia C-27J Spartan is a military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Leonardo's Aircraft Division. It is an advanced derivative of the former Alenia Aeronautica's earlier G.222, equipped with the engines and various other systems also used on the larger Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules. In addition to the standard transport configuration, specialized variants of the C-27J have been developed for maritime patrol, search and rescue, C3 ISR, fire support/ground-attack and electronic warfare missions.
Alenia C-27J Spartan
A C-27J Spartan on the assembly line in Italy
RAAF C-27J Spartan cockpit view
A USAF C-27J of the 164th Airlift Squadron in 2010
Military transport aircraft
A military transport aircraft, military cargo aircraft or airlifter is a military-owned transport aircraft used to support military operations by airlifting troops and military equipment. Transport aircraft are crucial to maintaining supply lines to forward bases that are difficult to reach by ground or waterborne access, and can be used for both strategic and tactical missions. They are also often used for civilian emergency relief missions by transporting humanitarian aid.
Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft of the Royal Air Force.
A Douglas C-47 Skytrain, derived from the Douglas DC-3
The Sikorsky CH-53K
A 1970s Ilyushin-Il-76 airlifter designed for both strategic and tactical military operations