Lockheed Martin: first Super Hercules delivered to NZ
(CercleFinance.com) - Lockheed Martin announced that it had delivered the first of five C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the New Zealand Ministry of Defence and the New Zealand Defence Force during a ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's facilities in Marietta, Georgia, on 8 August.
Crews from 40 Squadron at RNZAF Auckland's Whenuapai base will operate the new C-130Js, which represent one of the most advanced configurations of the Super Hercules ever produced.
According to Rod McLean, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions business line, the RNZAF's new C-130J fleet will offer New Zealand increased allied alignment, greater range, enhanced capabilities and proven performance for some of the most demanding tactical airlift operational requirements.
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Crews from 40 Squadron at RNZAF Auckland's Whenuapai base will operate the new C-130Js, which represent one of the most advanced configurations of the Super Hercules ever produced.
According to Rod McLean, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions business line, the RNZAF's new C-130J fleet will offer New Zealand increased allied alignment, greater range, enhanced capabilities and proven performance for some of the most demanding tactical airlift operational requirements.
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