It can still be used in cargo and MEDEVAC roles, and the added sensors and defensive systems make it more suitable for special forces employment in those capacities. The MC-27J’s conversion begins with external mounts for 2 surveillance and targeting turrets, and a ground-scanning radar. Source: Alenia, ATK and Alenia Aermacchi Successfully Complete Testing on Italian Air Force C-27J with Roll-On/Roll-Off Palletized Gun Systems. Jordan is now working with Airbus and ATK to create a larger MC-295 that uses the same systems, creating an even closer peer competitor. The truth is, their product’s current capability is considerably behind Jordan’s smaller Airbus CN-235 gunship, which can use guided weapons and has already been delivered. This is good news for the ItAF, but not enough for Alenia. The ITAF MC-27J was modified with an L-3 Wescam MX-15Di Electro-Optical and Infrared Turret, and Alenia says that the tests “exceeded all test objectives and demonstrated the accuracy of ATK’s side-mounted GAU-23 30mm cannon.” The MC-27J Praetorian Phase 2 has completed the first phase of ground and flight testing, with the support of the Italian Air Force (ITAF). Armed Phase 2 testing done Chart compares MC-27J with its Airbus MCN-235 rival.
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