Coast Guard C-27J

Jan 18, 2022

Seen on the ramp at KTRK, a Coast Guard C-27J Spartan.

This beauty stopped by for some unscheduled maintenance work on the #1 engine and of course KTRK staff made her stay as comfortable as possible. Thankfully the weather has been cooperating. (Photos by: Marc Lamb)

Crew: Minimum two
Capacity: 60 troops or 46 paratroopers

Wingspan: 94′ 0″
Length: 74' 6"
Height: 31' 8"

Range: 1,151 mi
Cruise speed: 362 mph
Top speed: 374 mph
Weight: 37,480 lbs
Max Take Off Weight: 70,107 lb
Service Ceiling: 30,000 ft

Unit cost: 53,300,000–53,300,000 USD (2012)
Engine type: Rolls-Royce AE 2100