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C-130 and 737 share their avionics

Washington, USA - Avionics update for U.S. C-130

Avionics of some Reserve and U.S. National Guard's C-130 Hercules is going to be updated by Boeing during the next 10 years. The adoption of digital displays and other components which stem from 737's avionics will make possible - experts said - to reduce costs, most of all concerning a greater homogeneity of componentry which is fixed on military cargos. Airplane's versions will be reduced from 14...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 58018
Rome, Italy, 02/10/2004 11:47
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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