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FIRST C-130J STRETCH ASSEMBLED

U.S., Lockheed Martin finished assembling the first of five stretched C-130Js for the U.S. Air Force, and the plane is being readied for a test program at Edwards AFB, California. The C-130J-30 stretches the standard J-model airlifter by 15 feet to boost range and capacity, and the version just rolled out is the first stretched J with an Enhanced Cargo Handling System installed. "Compared...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 7958
Rome, Italy, 02/09/2001 15:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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