The C-27J has been selected for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft Program.
The C-27J Spartan embodies the C-27J Team's uncompromising commitment to deliver a proven interoperable and survivable airlifter to the U.S. military. Born a rugged military airlift platform, the C-27J has a maximum payload of over 25,000 lbs. that can be configured for any mission: troops, medevac, airdrop or cargo. In an austere environment, the C-27J provides the autonomous capability to get in, get out, and get the job done.
C-27J Spartan military medium tactical airlifter combines peerless interoperability, extended range, superior payload and essential STOL capability. The C-27J Spartan more than meets the requirements of the U.S. Army & Air Force JCA program.
The Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) is central to the U.S. Army's Aviation Modernization program, a restructure and revitalization of its aviation assets to reflect current and anticipated needs. As a key component in its fixed wing fleet, the Army will procure the JCA to support operations and to transport supply items and personnel to forward deployments in remote locations. The JCA will also augment the Air Force's existing fleet of intratheater airlifters. The JCA will play a key role in providing responsive aerial sustainment and critical resupply support for the maneuver force to maintain operational momentum.
The C-27J Spartan provides the U.S. Army and Air Force with unsurpassed performance, an unmatched level of interoperability, enhanced tactical flexibility, excellent reliability, unparalleled survivability and best value to the warfighter - making it the ideal choice for the JCA program. The C-27J is the low risk, best value and only military-off-the-shelf solution for the JCA program.
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