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C-130J in service in the USA by April

Marietta, USA - Tests of its new version have been concluded

Last C-130J Hercules airlifter version has been involved in a long period test procedure now completed. Units which will be provided with it appear impatient if good results of testing activities are considered. The Lockheed Martin "Super Hercules" (as in this way has in fact been renamed this airplane, so carrying on a trend which appears well-established in the USA when developing upgraded versions...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 59801
Rome, Italy, 03/10/2004 11:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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