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Title: C-27 spartan
Post by: 800nate800 on February 24, 2012, 01:26:03 AM
Thought it was pretty cool looking mini C-130 or C-160 Transell (http://)
 sorry if it dont work dont know how to use photos
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: MAINER on February 24, 2012, 07:31:35 AM
Why would you wish for that? I never saw any service at all in WWII. Its basically a modern aircraft.....
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: branch37 on February 24, 2012, 08:10:22 AM
Why would you wish for that? I never saw any service at all in WWII. Its basically a modern aircraft.....

Is this the wishlist?
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Puma44 on February 24, 2012, 09:42:45 AM
You are kidding ....... Right?  The C-27 wasn't even a glimmer in anyone's eye in WWII.  It is a relatively modern day tubo prop.

(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac270/puma44/a32a381f.jpg)
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Jayhawk on February 24, 2012, 10:29:30 AM
So although the OP is kind of a pointless post, it's obviously not a wish.  Just a random "I LIKE THINGS" post.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: branch37 on February 24, 2012, 11:43:34 AM
So although the OP is kind of a pointless post, it's obviously not a wish.  Just a random "I LIKE THINGS" post.

Thats what it looked like to me.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: 800nate800 on February 24, 2012, 01:26:10 PM
Guys its Aircraft and vehicle related forum and i think i know what the whishlist is
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: The Fugitive on February 24, 2012, 01:41:19 PM
Guys its Aircraft and vehicle related forum and i think i know what the whishlist is

My guess is you don't. The wish list if for things people wish were in the game. As this aircraft doesn't fit the WWII criteria, it doesn't belong here. You might as well wish for a raptor.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: branch37 on February 24, 2012, 02:12:35 PM
My guess is you don't. The wish list if for things people wish were in the game. As this aircraft doesn't fit the WWII criteria, it doesn't belong here. You might as well wish for a raptor.

Did he ever say he wanted this aircraft in the game?  From what I can tell he simply wanted to start a conversation about an aircraft.  Granted it is not a WW2 aircraft, but hes not saying he wants it in game.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: 800nate800 on February 24, 2012, 02:19:17 PM
iam already gonna delete my forum and ah account now
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: RTHolmes on February 24, 2012, 02:24:19 PM
Why would you wish for that? I never saw any service at all in WWII. Its basically a modern aircraft.....

You are kidding ....... Right?  The C-27 wasn't even a glimmer in anyone's eye in WWII.  It is a relatively modern day tubo prop.

My guess is you don't. The wish list if for things people wish were in the game. As this aircraft doesn't fit the WWII criteria, it doesn't belong here. You might as well wish for a raptor.

you guys need reading glasses. and to chill out some.


yes it is a cool little plane :aok
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Karnak on February 24, 2012, 02:27:09 PM
iam already gonna delete my forum and ah account now
Don't let a few crabby grognards drive you off.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Slate on February 24, 2012, 02:59:54 PM
Thought it was pretty cool looking mini C-130 or C-160 Transell ()
 sorry if it dont work dont know how to use photos

  I sign in to Photobucket.com (its Free) and upload photos there. Then I can use IMG code and paste to my post.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: MAINER on February 24, 2012, 03:42:56 PM
iam already gonna delete my forum and ah account now

over-reaction?
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: RTHolmes on February 24, 2012, 04:05:02 PM
I'm sorry for my reply nate, I didnt read the OP properly or check which subforum it was in, so my reply made no sense at all.

thats better :aok
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: zippo on February 24, 2012, 04:18:51 PM
  Looks like a C 123.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Devonai on February 25, 2012, 07:32:13 AM
The C-27J program has been canceled by the Air Force.  Only four were made and delivered, no more will be made.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: SoonerMP on February 25, 2012, 09:46:53 AM
iam already gonna delete my forum and ah account now

Prove it.    :rolleyes:
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Puma44 on February 25, 2012, 11:58:24 AM
you guys need reading glasses. and to chill out some.


yes it is a cool little plane :aok

He posted about a modern day aircraft in a thead that typically concentrates on WWII aircraft, so his intent was unclear and he drew responses.  Perhaps a more appropriate place to post this would have been the O' Club.

I don't need glasses nor do I need a mother.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: PR3D4TOR on February 25, 2012, 12:42:21 PM
Wow, this bbs is really full of knee-jerk retards...

The C27 is a cool little transport. The US version actually uses the C130J's engines so in a way it really is a mini Charlie 130 Herc!


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Alenia_C27J_Spartan_04.jpg/600px-Alenia_C27J_Spartan_04.jpg)
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Puma44 on February 25, 2012, 01:29:34 PM
Name calling, always a mature way of getting your point across.

Anyone know why they are no longer in service with the USAF and only four were procured?
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on February 26, 2012, 03:24:08 AM
Because they like wasting millions of dollars.  :bhead
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Selino631 on February 26, 2012, 05:21:46 AM
You are kidding ....... Right?  The C-27 wasn't even a glimmer in anyone's eye in WWII.  It is a relatively modern day tubo prop.

(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac270/puma44/a32a381f.jpg)
i got to fly in 1 of those a few weeks ago, kinda felt like flying in a very fast Chinook lol. the seating arrangements are the same.

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Anyone know why they are no longer in service with the USAF and only four were procured?

the Air Guard still uses them.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Puma44 on February 26, 2012, 09:28:10 AM
i got to fly in 1 of those a few weeks ago, kinda felt like flying in a very fast Chinook lol. the seating arrangements are the same.

the Air Guard still uses them.

Which guard unit is flying them?  Years ago the USAF acquired them for use at Howard AFB in Panama to support counter drug ops and other activities in the region.

Oh, by the way, thanks for stepping, up, and volunteering to serve!   :aok.   :salute
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Devonai on February 26, 2012, 09:39:10 AM
I'll elaborate on what I know.  My unit, the 103rd Airlift Wing, Connecticut Air National Guard, was supposed to receive 12-14 C-27Js.  When the Pentagon decided to cut the program, we were initially told we would still receive 4-6 airframes.

When the Pentagon canceled the program entirely, we were left without a change to our mission (we currently have C-21As).  I have been told by reliable sources, but cannot verify myself, that the one Air Guard unit that did receive four airframes will have to give them back, and that they'll be sold back to the civilian market.  Again, this is third-hand info.

As far as the rest of the program, it is absolutely, verifiably, dead.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Volron on February 26, 2012, 12:24:57 PM
What were the advantages of C-27 over what it was going to replace?  Was it just a marginal improvement?  I am going to think that this was one of the reasons why it was cut, as it wasn't going to have a huge improvement over what it was going to replace.  What was going to be replaced, was probably found to be cheaper to upgrade vs using a "new" design.

Either way, looks like a Mini-Herc. :aok

And would probably warrant a perk price.  :D  :lol
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: PR3D4TOR on February 26, 2012, 01:50:44 PM
It was cancelled by the Air Force because it was ordered by the Army as a fixed wing aircraft that could carry large transport helicopter sized loads for the Army over longer ranges at greater speeds with more fuel efficiency than a helicopter. We all know the USAF's distaste for letting other services have fixed wing aircraft that compete with its perceived jurisdiction, and it seized the program from the Army and promptly cut it in half back in May 2009, and cancelled it entirely back in January this year. Lots of $$$ and capability lost to inter-service rivalry, once again.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Selino631 on February 27, 2012, 09:18:56 AM
Which guard unit is flying them?  Years ago the USAF acquired them for use at Howard AFB in Panama to support counter drug ops and other activities in the region.

Oh, by the way, thanks for stepping, up, and volunteering to serve!   :aok.   :salute

I don't exactly remember which Air guard unit it is, but i think its the Wisconsin or Michigan Air Guard.
Title: Re: C-27 spartan
Post by: Selino631 on February 27, 2012, 09:20:56 AM
What were the advantages of C-27 over what it was going to replace?  Was it just a marginal improvement?  I am going to think that this was one of the reasons why it was cut, as it wasn't going to have a huge improvement over what it was going to replace.  What was going to be replaced, was probably found to be cheaper to upgrade vs using a "new" design.

Either way, looks like a Mini-Herc. :aok

And would probably warrant a perk price.  :D  :lol

They are very good at doing very short field landings on remote dirt airstrips in Afghanistan. and and much more effecient at using on a smaller scale then using a C-130.