Lithuania receives second C-27J transport

By Luca Peruzzi

The Lithuanian air force has introduced its second of three Alenia Aeronautica C-27J Spartan tactical transports acquired under a June 2006 order worth €75 million ($97.5 million). The aircraft was delivered to Siauliai air base in early December and was formally named on 17 December.

Lithuania received its first C-27J in December 2006, and its third is scheduled for acceptance in the first half of this year. The aircraft share the same configuration as the Italian air force's C-27Js, including an air-to-air refuelling receptacle and defensive aids equipment, while medical evacuation and VIP transport modules have also been acquired.

Alenia Aeronautica has meanwhile completed the instruction of two of four operation and maintenance teams for Lithuania's C-27Js at its Turin Caselle facilities in Italy.

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