what is a C27J aircraft

[andy jack]

can anyone describe to me what a C27J aircraft is the canadian airforce is talking about buying them to replace the C130 herculese aircraft in the search and rescue missions
who makes it what are its various capabilities

[I. M. Esperto]

Here's a good photo of the little fat feller:

http://www.f4aviation.co.uk/airshow00/riat2000/parttwo/c27.htm

[hobie]

a description of the C27J can be found at this link ...........

http://www.simviation.com/rinfoc27j.htm

cheers ......

[AlanM]

Or see:

C27J at Farnborough 2002 (http://www.airliners.net/open.file/260974/L/)

[PaperTiger]

aka Fiat 222
aka Alenia 222
aka Lockheed Martin Spartan