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Usaf defends the C-130J

Washington, USA - Despite it is not so young, the last Hercules' version appears completely updated regarding avionics and management costs

US Air Force is waiting with bated breath for the delivery of the first new Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, whose arrival has been scheduled at the end of this year, despite several critical opinions were put forward regarding this vehicle. Usaf's representatives have decided to point out that, though this is not a new aircraft, the airlifter is a completely new one if considering its recent version,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 100876
Rome, Italy, 07/29/2004 15:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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