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Leonardo C-27J Spartan Next Generation Tactical Transport Variant

The C-27J Spartan Next Generation is the modernized C-27J tactical transport branch, adding new avionics and aerodynamic improvements while retaining the AE2100-D2A propulsion system and multi-mission STOL role.

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Identity

Aliases
C-27J Next GenerationC-27J Spartan Next GenerationLeonardo C-27J NG
Family Name
Leonardo C-27J Spartan Next Generation
Full Name
Leonardo C-27J Spartan Next Generation Tactical Transport Variant
Roles
cargomilitaryutilityair_ambulancesearch_and_rescuefirefighting
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
Next Generation

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
31,800
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
stol
Description
The C-27J Spartan Next Generation is the modernized C-27J tactical transport branch, adding new avionics and aerodynamic improvements while retaining the AE2100-D2A propulsion system and multi-mission STOL role.
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Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    C-27J Next Generation AE2100-D2A installation
    Notes
    Leonardo specifies two Rolls-Royce AE2100-D2A engines; the canonical propulsion node remains family-level AE 2100.

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 00:23:13 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 00:23:13 UTC
Leonardo C-27J Spartan Next Generation Tactical Transport Variant - AeroVia