A four-engine turboprop tactical transport aircraft with a rear cargo ramp, rugged landing gear, good short-field performance and high ground clearance for engines and propellers, used for troop transport, tactical airlift (both palletized and vehicular cargo), search and rescue, air-to-air refueling, and aircrew training and qualification. Designed to operate from unimproved airstrips in an active theatre of operations.
- Length : 29.79 m (97.7 ft)
- Wingspan : 40.41 m (132.6 ft)
- Height : 11.73 m (38.5 ft)
- Empty Weight : 37,272 kg (82,000 lbs)
- Maximum Gross Weight : 87,320 kg (175,000 lbs)
- Power : 4 Allison T-56-A-15 engines