C-27 Spartan Modern Military and all five units of

and all five units of this model were in use for development and testing when the program was abruptly canceled on February 20

For troop transportation

laboratory equipment

and providing coordination and terminal control for fixed-wing CAS

allowing it to fly at night at high speeds and low altitudes

C-27 Spartan Modern Military and all five units ofC 27 Spartan airplane model. The C 27A Spartan is a twin turboprop engine aircraft designed to meet Air Force requirements for a rugged, medium size transport. The Spartan, which looked like a toned down, twin engine version of the C 130, gave the U. S. military a unique, short take off and landing capability, providing access to airstrips otherwise unreachable by fixed wing aircraft. The C 27 can carry up to 18,000 pounds of fuel and cargo and can