Finmeccanica Receives Order Worth $319 Million for Eight More C-27Js for the U.S. Air Force
UNITED STATES - 7 JUNE 2010
The US Administration is budgeting for eight more aircraft in 2011
Finmeccanica, through Alenia North America (a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica), received an additional order for eight C-27J JCAs (Joint Cargo Aircraft) for the US Air Force, valued at $319 million.
These aircraft are scheduled for delivery to L-3, Finmeccanicas US partner, during 2012.
As part of the agreement signed in June 2007 to supply new tactical transport aircraft to the US Army and Air Force, Finmeccanica has to date received orders for 21 C-27Js from the US Government worth $812 million.
The US Congress is currently also in the process of approving the US militarys 2011 budget. This budget, which was passed by a key committee within the US Congress, includes $351 million for an additional eight C-27Js.
With next years budget, the US government will have purchased 29 C-27Js since 2007, generating $1.16 billion in revenue for Alenia North America, Finmeccanicas subsidiary in the US.
Source: Finmeccanica
C-27J SPARTAN: Essential Facts
The C-27J Spartan is the perfect fixed-wing multipurpose cargo aircraft for todays diverse missions. Extremely maneuverable and versatile, the rugged C-27J boasts the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class and the ability to perform 3.0g force maneuvers in the style of fighter aircraft, enabling tight turns and a rapid climb and descent. The C-27J can fly farther, faster and higher than any other twin engine military transport aircraft in its class.
The C-27J features the unique capability to vary cargo floor height and continuously adjust attitude, ensuring easy loading and unloading of large volume, highdensity payloads without ground support equipment and also facilitating drive-in/out of vehicles so that they can be in use immediately.
The C-27J offers significantly more capability than any other aircraft in its class. Its large flight envelope allows it to carry out the most demanding tactical missions quickly, safely and effectively.
The C-27Js structural strength, power and system redundancy provide a high level of safety and an unbeatable mission accomplishment rate. The C-27J has outstanding threat-avoidance capabilities, including a take-off ground run of about 1,900 feet at maximum take-off weight on an unpaved surface. In a tactical environment, the aircraft is capable of climbing to 10,000 ft in 3 minutes, descending from 10,000 ft in under 2.5 minutes, and can handle up to 3.0g forces. At its maximum landing weight, the C-27J has a ground roll of less than 1,115 ft.
Photo: C-27J Spartan
UNITED STATES - 7 JUNE 2010
The US Administration is budgeting for eight more aircraft in 2011
Finmeccanica, through Alenia North America (a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica), received an additional order for eight C-27J JCAs (Joint Cargo Aircraft) for the US Air Force, valued at $319 million.
These aircraft are scheduled for delivery to L-3, Finmeccanicas US partner, during 2012.
As part of the agreement signed in June 2007 to supply new tactical transport aircraft to the US Army and Air Force, Finmeccanica has to date received orders for 21 C-27Js from the US Government worth $812 million.
The US Congress is currently also in the process of approving the US militarys 2011 budget. This budget, which was passed by a key committee within the US Congress, includes $351 million for an additional eight C-27Js.
With next years budget, the US government will have purchased 29 C-27Js since 2007, generating $1.16 billion in revenue for Alenia North America, Finmeccanicas subsidiary in the US.
Source: Finmeccanica
C-27J SPARTAN: Essential Facts
The C-27J Spartan is the perfect fixed-wing multipurpose cargo aircraft for todays diverse missions. Extremely maneuverable and versatile, the rugged C-27J boasts the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class and the ability to perform 3.0g force maneuvers in the style of fighter aircraft, enabling tight turns and a rapid climb and descent. The C-27J can fly farther, faster and higher than any other twin engine military transport aircraft in its class.
The C-27J features the unique capability to vary cargo floor height and continuously adjust attitude, ensuring easy loading and unloading of large volume, highdensity payloads without ground support equipment and also facilitating drive-in/out of vehicles so that they can be in use immediately.
The C-27J offers significantly more capability than any other aircraft in its class. Its large flight envelope allows it to carry out the most demanding tactical missions quickly, safely and effectively.
The C-27Js structural strength, power and system redundancy provide a high level of safety and an unbeatable mission accomplishment rate. The C-27J has outstanding threat-avoidance capabilities, including a take-off ground run of about 1,900 feet at maximum take-off weight on an unpaved surface. In a tactical environment, the aircraft is capable of climbing to 10,000 ft in 3 minutes, descending from 10,000 ft in under 2.5 minutes, and can handle up to 3.0g forces. At its maximum landing weight, the C-27J has a ground roll of less than 1,115 ft.
Photo: C-27J Spartan
