C-27J For the JCA Program
The Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) is central to the U.S. Army's Aviation Modernization program, a restructure and revitalization of its aviation assets to reflect current and anticipated needs. As a key component in its fixed wing fleet, the Army will procure the JCA to support operations and to transport supply items and personnel to forward deployments in remote locations. The JCA will also augment the Air Force's existing fleet of intratheater airlifters. The JCA will play a key role in providing responsive aerial sustainment and critical resupply support for the maneuver force to maintain operational momentum.
The C-27J Spartan provides the U.S. Army and Air Force with unsurpassed performance, an unmatched level of interoperability, enhanced tactical flexibility, excellent reliability, unparalleled survivability and best value to the warfighter - making it the ideal choice for the JCA program. The C-27J is the low risk, best value and only military-off-the-shelf solution for the JCA program.
The C-27J has been purchased by NATO and coalition countries Italy, Greece and Bulgaria and is competing around the world. It is the only aircraft in its class that is capable of carrying standard NATO 463L pallets (3.5), up to two uparmoured HMMWVs and heavy, dense loads such as aircraft engines and ammunition. The C-27J can carry over 5,000 lbs more cargo than its competition, has a max cruise speed 75 ktas great, and significantly better landing and take-off characteristics in any environment than its competition, making it the most capable, low risk, aircraft available to support the warfighter.
Unlike other twin engine cargo aircraft in this class, the C-27J boasts interoperability with both CH/MH-47s and larger, intratheatre lift aircraft such as the C-130s. This interoperability means the C-27J can play an effective and flexible role in supporting the soldiers the last tactical mile. Whether that is flying pre-configured pallets for the Chinooks from one fire base to another, or taking larger, critical loads directly off C-130s directly to the warfighter, the C-27J has the capability to get the job done.
The C-27J Spartan embodies GMAS' uncompromising commitment to deliver a proven interoperable and survivable airlifter to the U.S. military. Born a rugged military airlift platform, the C-27J has a maximum payload of over 25,000 lbs. that can be configured for any mission: troops, medevac, airdrop or cargo. In an austere environment, the C-27J provides the autonomous capability to get in, get out, and get the job done.
Combining peerless interoperability, extended range, superior payload and essential STOL capability, the C-27J Spartan more than meets the requirements of the U.S. Army/US Air Force JCA program.
