Italeri 1402 1/72 scale C-27J Spartan.
Alenia’s C-27J Spartan is the updated version of the military transport aircraft Aeritalia G-222. Two new and powerful turboprop Rolls-Royce AE2100-D2 are capable of bringing the Spartan to exceed the speed of 374 mph. It can transport up to 68 solders, 46 paratroopers or more than 11 tons of equipment. In the MEDEVAC configuration, dedicated to medical operations, it can carry 36 litters and the relative medical staff. The setting of this aircraft includes Head-Up Display (HUD), digital cockpit and advanced avionics systems that allow the aircraft to operate in all-weather conditions. Thanks to its aeronautical and structural characteristics, it has excellent takeoff and landing performances on short, narrow and unprepared runways. In addition to the Italian Air Force, the main operators of the Spartan are several Air Forces as the ones of Australia, Greece, Lituania, Romania and some African countries. U.S. Coast Guard and Army also use it. This kit includes parts for the assembly of one model. The set requires both glue and paint in order to be completed. Paints and glue are not included
