Watch in awe as the Italian Air Force's C-27J Spartan takes to the skies with an aggressive and mind-blowing aerobatic display at Sanicole International Airshow (ISA 2022). This military transport aircraft defies expectations, performing loops, rolls, and hardcore sideslip dives like a nimble aerobatic plane or a fighter jet! The talented pilots of the Italian RSV 311º Gruppo (Reparto Sperimentale di Volo) showcased the true versatility of the C-27J Spartan, proving that it's much more than just a cargo plane. Don't miss this thrilling flight display against a dramatic cloudy backdrop that adds to the excitement!

I bet they told the poor airplane as a kid she wouldn't ever be able to fly like that and she decided to prove everyone else wrong, lol. :D

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 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 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 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 Australia, Bulgaria, Chad, Greece, Italy, Kenya, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Zambia and an undisclosed country.

SPECS

Crew: Minimum 2 (pilot, co-pilot... plus loadmaster when needed)
Length: 22.7 m
Wingspan: 28.7 m
Height: 9.64 m
Wing area: 82 m2
Empty weight: 17500 kg
MTOW: 32500 kg
Max payload: 11300 kg at MTOW
Powerplant: 2 × Rolls-Royce AE2100-D2A turboprop, 3,458 kW (4,637 hp) each
Propellers: 6-bladed Dowty Propeller R 391/6-132-F/10, 4.115 m diameter
Capacity:
- Troop transport: 60 troops or 46 paratroopers
- Medevac/Casevac: 36 standard stretchers with 6 medical attendants
- VIP and personnel: 6 VIP and 18 escort passengers plus a service module
- Cargo transport: Bulk loads, wheeled and tracked vehicles, aircraft engines, light helicopters, or 463L standard pallets
- Cargo airdrop: Up to 9000 kg
- Firefighting: Up to 6 "Guardian" system containers; 6000 L of water/fire retardant; roll-off/roll-on fire attack system with 7950 L
Cargo compartment: 3.33 by 2.60 m width and height

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed: 602 km/h
Cruise speed: 583 km/h
Minimum control speed: 194 km/h
Range:
- 1759 km with MTOW of 31800 kg
- 5056 km at 4536 kg payload
Ferry range: 5852 km
Service ceiling: 9144 m
G limit: 3G
Rate of climb: 13 m/s

More info about this unique military transport aircraft here:
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alenia_...

International Sanicole Airshow official homepage:
https://www.sanicole.com/en/

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