Italian C-27J Spartan Achieves 10,000 Flight Hours
The Italian Air Force's C-27J Spartan Aircraft in service with 46th Air Wing at Pisa achieved 10,000 flight hours in July 2010. The air force has acquired 12 C-27J tactical transport aircraft for carrying troops and equipment, for national and international operations. Alenia
The Italian Air Force's C-27J Spartan Aircraft in service with 46th Air Wing at Pisa achieved 10,000 flight hours in July 2010.
The air force has acquired 12 C-27J tactical transport aircraft for carrying troops and equipment, for national and international operations.
Alenia Aeronautica has delivered the aircraft to the 46th Air Wing between 2007 and 2009.
The C-27J, which has been in service with the air force since 2008, has shown high reliability and flexibility in accomplishing missions in a demanding environment in Afghanistan.
It can carry two crew members, has a maximum speed of 602km/h and a cruising speed of 583km/h.