First HC-130J Combat Rescue Tanker Completes Assembly
UNITED STATES - 6 APRIL 2010
The first of a new fleet of combat rescue tankers for the U.S. Air Forces Air Combat Command left Lockheed Martins main assembly building here, April 3. The plane is now in the painting facility, then will enter production flight testing.
The aircraft represents a new configuration of the worlds most advanced airlifter and will be formally presented to the Air Force at a ceremony, April 19, then delivered later this year.
The HC-130J will undergo flight testing to meet an Initial Operating Capability date in mid-2012.
U.S. HC-130J Combat Rescue Tanker
Source: Lockheed Martin
UNITED STATES - 6 APRIL 2010
The first of a new fleet of combat rescue tankers for the U.S. Air Forces Air Combat Command left Lockheed Martins main assembly building here, April 3. The plane is now in the painting facility, then will enter production flight testing.
The aircraft represents a new configuration of the worlds most advanced airlifter and will be formally presented to the Air Force at a ceremony, April 19, then delivered later this year.
The HC-130J will undergo flight testing to meet an Initial Operating Capability date in mid-2012.
U.S. HC-130J Combat Rescue Tanker
Source: Lockheed Martin
