Tue, Apr 07, 2009
Super Hercules Transports Critical To USAFE
On Tuesday, representatives of the
US Air Force welcomed the first of 14 new Lockheed Martin [NYSE:
LMT] C-130J Super Hercules aircraft that will be permanently based
at Ramstein Air Base. During a ceremony that included dignitaries
from across Europe, US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Commander Gen.
Roger Brady acknowledged the C-130Js critical contribution to the
mission of USAFE.
"I am especially pleased to celebrate the delivery of the first
C-130J Super Hercules to the United States Air Forces in Europe.
USAFE truly does bring a lot to the fight, in particular the vital
airlift capability we provide in the global war on terror and vital
humanitarian operations the world over. The C-130J Super Hercules
will give us an even greater capacity to perform all those
missions," Brady said.
Lockheed Martin says 10 C-130Js will be delivered to Ramstein
this year, with four more scheduled for delivery in 2010. The 14
new -Js will support the Ramstein-based 37th Airlift Squadron, 86th
Airlift Wing that has been flying C-130Es. The new aircraft are the
longer C-130J-30 configuration, which is now the standard for
recapitalizing the USAF and many other air forces around the
world.
"Today sees yet another milestone in the evolution of this
amazing aircraft," said Ross Reynolds, Lockheed Martin's vice
president for C-130 programs. "The C-130J is a proven aircraft that
can meet the airlift needs of many, many countries. The greater
range and cargo capacity of the C 130J provide a much needed
capability to USAFE."
C-130Js are engaged in high-tempo operations in multiple combat
theaters and are routinely deployed in support of both peacekeeping
and humanitarian missions. The C-130J is a proven airlifter that
has been selected by 10 nations, with 173 aircraft delivered to
date.
Lockheed proudly the C-130J fleet has accumulated over 500,000
flight hours.
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