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Measured figures
Length
Single source22.7 m (74 ft 6 in)[source]
An-72 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Alenia C-27J Spartan | Antonov An-72 |
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| Crew | Minimum two: pilot, co-pilot (plus loadmaster when needed)[source] | five[source] |
| Type | Military transport aircraft[source] | Transport aircraft[source] |
| National origin | Italy[source] | Soviet Union[source] |
| Manufacturer | Alenia Aeronautica Alenia Aermacchi Leonardo[source] | Antonov |
28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
2 × Rolls-Royce AE2100-D2A turboprop each
Single source2 × Rolls-Royce AE2100-D2A turboprop, 3,458 kW (4,637 hp) each[source]
An-72 · 2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan thrust each
Single source2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan, 63.9 kN (14,330 lbf) thrust each[source]
2,500 ft/min
Single source13 m/s (2,500 ft/min)[source]
at MTOW
Single source11,300 kilograms (24,912 lb) at MTOW[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Status | In service[source] | In service[source] |
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| Primary users | Italian Air Force United States Coast Guard Royal Australian Air Force See operators below for others[source] | Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Navy Angolan Air Force Soviet Air Force (historical)[source] |
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| Number built | 117 as of 2022[source] | 133[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1999 –present[source] | 1977–2002[source] |
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| Introduction date | October 2006 (Italy)[source] | — |
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| First flight | 24 September 1999[source] | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] |
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| Developed from | Aeritalia G.222[source] | — |
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| Max payload | 11,300 kilograms (24,912 lb) at MTOW[source] | — |
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| Propellers | 6-bladed Dowty Propeller R 391/6-132-F/10, 4.115 m (13 ft 6 in) diameter[source] | — |
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| Minimum control speed | 194 km/h (121 mph, 105 kn)[source] | — |
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| Range at 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) payload | 5,056 km (2,730 nmi )[source] | — |
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| g limits | — |
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| Capacity | Troop transport : 60 troops or 46 paratroopers Medevac / Casevac : 36 standard stretchers with 6 medical attendants VIP and personnel : 6 VIP and 18 escort passengers plus a service module Cargo transport : Bulk loads, wheeled and tracked vehicles, aircraft engines, light helicopters, or 463L standard pallets (3 HCU-6/E + 1 HCU-12/E, or 6 HCU-12/E) Cargo airdrop : Up to 9,000 kg (20,000 lb) with two platforms; up to 6 A22 CDS bundles; up to 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) with 1 or 2 platforms by LAPES ; up to 6,000 kg (13,000 lb) by combat off-load – 3 HCU-6/E pallets Firefighting : Up to 6 "Guardian" system containers; 6,000 L (1,300 imp gal; 1,600 US gal) of water/fire retardant; roll-off/roll-on fire attack system with 7,950 L (1,750 imp gal; 2,100 US gal) capacity Cargo compartment : 3.33 by 2.60 m (10 ft 11 in by 8 ft 6 in) width and height[source] | up to 52 passengers or 10 tonnes of cargo[source] |
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| Troops | 60 troops or 46 paratroopers[source] | — |
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| Medevac / Casevac | 36 standard stretchers with 6 medical attendants[source] | — |
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| VIP and personnel | 6 VIP and 18 escort passengers plus a service module[source] | — |
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| Cargo transport | Bulk loads, wheeled and tracked vehicles, aircraft engines, light helicopters, or 463L standard pallets (3 HCU-6/E + 1 HCU-12/E, or 6 HCU-12/E)[source] | — |
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| Cargo airdrop | Up to 9,000 kg (20,000 lb) with two platforms; up to 6 A22 CDS bundles; up to 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) with 1 or 2 platforms by LAPES ; up to 6,000 kg (13,000 lb) by combat off-load – 3 HCU-6/E pallets[source] | — |
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| Firefighting | Up to 6 "Guardian" system containers; 6,000 L (1,300 imp gal; 1,600 US gal) of water/fire retardant; roll-off/roll-on fire attack system with 7,950 L (1,750 imp gal; 2,100 US gal) capacity[source] | — |
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| Cargo compartment | 3.33 by 2.60 m (10 ft 11 in by 8 ft 6 in) width and height[source] | — |
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| Developed into | — | Antonov An-71 Antonov An-74[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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