Flight testing of C-27J with winglets completed

Alenia Aermacchi has completed flight testing of the C-27J with winglets and results show that it had improved the lift-drag ratio of the medium turboprop airlifter.

Photo: Alenia Aermacchi

In-service benefits include improved hot and high runway performance, increased payload, range, endurance and the overall deriving reduction in operating costs, the company wrote.

Source: Flight testing of C-27J with winglets completed