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Lockheed Martin is conducting tests on the new C-130J aircraft in order to decrease fuel consumption in the wake of soaring global fuel prices
The IAFs new C-130J aircraft, which will be delivered at the end of 2013, may be fuel-efficient if the aircaft manufacturers current efforts are successful.
Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the Hercules aircraft, has carried out wind tunnel tests for improvements in fuel conservation and efficiency.
Judging by the tests held so far, it is possible to reduce the fuel consumption of the four-engine aircraft by approximately 7%. This can be achieved by adding winglets to the wings of the aircraft, along with further changes aimed at reducing its drag.
Lockheed Martin is currently seeking an operational aircraft that will be at its disposal for carrying out test flights to determine what changes need to be introduced to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. The problem is that all the new Hercules aircraft, which have already been delivered to the US Air Force, as well as to other air forces, are already in service.
A reduced fuel consumption of approximately 7% may be of great significance with today's skyrocketing fuel prices. Engine manufacturers are also attempting to make changes so that the Hercules engines consume less fuel, but not only as a result of changes to the aircrafts body.
The new aircraft, which the IAF will be calling Samson, will operate in the framework of various missions, and will replace part of the IAFs aging Hercules aircraft. The IAF has ordered a very small number of aircraft so far, but it seems that additional deals will be signed in the future.
The IAFs new C-130J aircraft, which will be delivered at the end of 2013, may be fuel-efficient if the aircaft manufacturers current efforts are successful.
Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the Hercules aircraft, has carried out wind tunnel tests for improvements in fuel conservation and efficiency.
Judging by the tests held so far, it is possible to reduce the fuel consumption of the four-engine aircraft by approximately 7%. This can be achieved by adding winglets to the wings of the aircraft, along with further changes aimed at reducing its drag.
Lockheed Martin is currently seeking an operational aircraft that will be at its disposal for carrying out test flights to determine what changes need to be introduced to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. The problem is that all the new Hercules aircraft, which have already been delivered to the US Air Force, as well as to other air forces, are already in service.
A reduced fuel consumption of approximately 7% may be of great significance with today's skyrocketing fuel prices. Engine manufacturers are also attempting to make changes so that the Hercules engines consume less fuel, but not only as a result of changes to the aircrafts body.
The new aircraft, which the IAF will be calling Samson, will operate in the framework of various missions, and will replace part of the IAFs aging Hercules aircraft. The IAF has ordered a very small number of aircraft so far, but it seems that additional deals will be signed in the future.
