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Peruvian Air Force finalizes purchase of a second batch of two C-27J Spartan military airlifters.
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Aviation Defense & Security News - Peru |
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| Peruvian Air Force finalizes purchase of a second batch of two C-27J Spartan military airlifters | |||
In
accordance with a recent announcement by Peruvian Defense Minister Peter
Cateriano Bellido, Material Command of the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) has
completed the purchasing process for a second batch of two C-27J Spartan
multirole military transport aircraft, manufactured by the Italian company
Alenia Aermacchi. |
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Alenia Aermacchi's C27-J
Spartan multirole transport aircraft |
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The
two planes are acquired through an international contract valued at 356,700,000
million soles, equivalent to $120 million. The first two units were purchased
in December 2013 and are currently in final stages of assembly. The C-27J is an advanced derivative of Alenia Aeronautica's G.222 (C-27A Spartan in US service), with the engines and systems of the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules. The C-27J can fly with a maximum speed of 602km/h. The maximum cruise and stall speed of the aircraft are 583km/h and 194km/h respectively. Its range is 1,852km. The ferry range and service ceiling are 5,926km and 9,144m respectively. Acquired as replacement of the ageing Antonov An-32 transport aircraft, the Spartan incorporate sufficient power (two engines of 4,637 SHP each) and capacity (max. 13t payload) to climb the Andes in such a combination that makes its capabilities in operational cost efficiency, according to the FAP's typical transport missions. |
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