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The C-27J is not a straight replacement for the RAAF’s much-loved Caribou, but nor is it a mini Hercules. With all 10 aircraft now in the fleet, Australian Aviation visited 35 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond to learn more about the growing maturity of the ADF’s newest airlift asset.
It is now three years since the first of 10 Leonardo/L3 C-27J Spartans entered service with the RAAF’s 35 Squadron at Richmond.
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James
says:Great article guys. Nice to understand the role of the machine a bit better. Amazing looking aircraft.
PAUL
says:Really good detail & a good read into the Maintenance side also
Andy
says:Thanks Great Aircraft Hopefully RAAF will consider getting a few more
C-27 is an awesome Platform, so may abilities
Peter Cokley
says:Suggest a magazine article on precision airdrop using GPS-guided chutes and dropping from quite high altitudes, please? I found that mentioned in the C-27 article. Sounds interesting!! Very much enjoyed the rest of the C-27 article as well!
Alex
says:Are you sure this can carry more than a chinook?