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Lockheed Martin has displayed a model of the C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft for the Royal Thai Air Force, SC-130J Sea Hercules maritime patrol aircraft, F-16V (Viper) Fighting Falcon fighter for Royal Thai Air Force, T-50A trainer and F.Lockheed Martin USA has exhibited the drawings and models of the four C-130J helicopter turbofan engines. Super Hercules marked with the Royal Thai Air Force, as well as other aircraft models at the Yothody Defense and Security 2017 at Impact Exhibition Center, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 November. Lockheed Martin has displayed a model of the C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft for the Royal Thai Air Force, SC-130J Sea Hercules maritime patrol aircraft, F-16V (Viper) Fighting Falcon fighter for Royal Thai Air Force, T-50A trainer and F. Lockheed Martin USA has exhibited the drawings and models of the four C-130J helicopter turbofan engines. Super Hercules marked with the Royal Thai Air Force, as well as other aircraft models at the Yothody Defense and Security 2017 at Impact Exhibition Center, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 November. The Royal Thai Air Force has demanded a new tactical transport aircraft in the future to replace the 8th C-130H and C-130H-30 Squadron 601 Squadrons. In 1980, Lockheed Martin C-130J was scheduled to be operational in 2020. The Lockheed Martin C-130J was the perfect replacement for the 8 C -130H of the Royal Thai Air Force. Based on the capacity and the number of users who have exported almost. 300 machines in the army than 20 countries worldwide, Lockheed Martin had on display a model other air their planes, patrol marine SC-130J Sea Hercules developed the basic C-130J replaces the P-3 Orion is an old product of the closed production lines. gone Proposed to the country where the procurement project. Marine Surveys For example, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF: TDAA: Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia) suspended the procurement of new aircraft. And to focus on the maritime patrol aircraft to replace air fighter F-16V Viper latest armed missile, air-to-air launcher. AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM missile, and Laser Paveway III missile. The T-50A, which competed in the replacement T-38 Talon, replaced the US Air Force and F-35A Lightning II. Today, many production lines are exported to many countries around the world. However, a Lockheed Martin representative declined to comment on the possibility of the C-130J's opportunity with the Royal Thai Air Force. Other products include aircraft company in Thailand and the ASEAN countries as it corresponds to the interviews of the ACM Central Thailand dawn air commander said. The Royal Thai Air Force has no plans to procure the C-130J because it is very expensive. It will extend the life and improve the 8 C-130H to continue to use it for a long time. View full article

A C-130H Hercules aircraft arrived on the flightline of Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Nov. 29, 2017, with no intention of leaving. The plane is being absorbed into the 16th Special Operations Squadron’s repertoire to more easily manage pilot training proficiencies, in addition to other positives.“The purpose of gaining the C-130H is to facilitate aircrew training and free up our combat coded aircraft to perform their primary missions,” said Maj. Carrie Kerner, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron operations officer.Cannon AFB has been managing missions and training using AC-130W Stinger IIs, which provide a similar experience, but with unnecessary complexity. A C-130H Hercules aircraft arrived on the flightline of Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Nov. 29, 2017, with no intention of leaving. The plane is being absorbed into the 16th Special Operations Squadron’s repertoire to more easily manage pilot training proficiencies, in addition to other positives.“The purpose of gaining the C-130H is to facilitate aircrew training and free up our combat coded aircraft to perform their primary missions,” said Maj. Carrie Kerner, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron operations officer.Cannon AFB has been managing missions and training using AC-130W Stinger IIs, which provide a similar experience, but with unnecessary complexity.“This is our first and only C-130H at Cannon,” Kerner said. “We refer to this as a ‘slick’ C-130 because it doesn’t have the additional capabilities and equipment that our AC-130Ws have been modified for, like the 105mm cannon and 30mm gun. The AC-130W is essentially a heavily modified C-130H, in high demand and short supply.”While the AC-130W is an incredible gunship, using it to maintain training is not the best use of this aircraft, hosting millions of dollars in upgrades over the C-130H. These upgrades increase maximum combat capabilities, though are not necessary for maintaining pilot proficiencies.“From a maintenance perspective, the C-130H is simpler and cheaper to maintain,” Kerner said. “Plus, when the C-130H is down for maintenance repairs, there is no impact to our alert commitment or deployment rotations.”Overall, the addition of a C-130H Hercules to Cannon AFB will provide the base and the 16th SOS with a welcome increase in proficiency capabilities while also increasing mission strength and readiness.“Nothing spurs creativity and ingenuity more than seeing an idea go from the bottom up and gain traction so quickly,” said Lt. Col. Adam Moore, 16th SOS Commander. “With this aircraft, we will be able to provide critical pilot proficiency to allow our mission AC-130W aircraft to focus on tactical training, and ensure we have the squadron ready to execute the nation's most difficult missions at all times.” C-130H 82-0056 c/n 4971 View full article

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has received its 11th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin, the USCG announced on 29 November. The aircraft was delivered in its baseline configuration. It will now move to the L3 Technologies Integrated Systems Platform Integration division to undergo installation of the Minotaur mission system suite. The US Coast Guard (USCG) has received its 11th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin, the USCG announced on 29 November. The aircraft was delivered in its baseline configuration. It will now move to the L3 Technologies Integrated Systems Platform Integration division to undergo installation of the Minotaur mission system suite. The aircraft will receive USCG-specific integrated radar, sensor and communications systems, after which it will be redesignated as an HC-130J. Out of total ten aircraft delivered, seven HC-130Js are operating out of Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, three with Minotaur and four with the legacy mission system. Three aircraft have entered the Minotaur mission system suite modification program, with the next missionised aircraft delivery scheduled for 2018. Production of C-130Js 12-14 is currently ongoing, with delivery of two aircraft expected in 2019 and one in 2020. HC-130J 2011 c/n 5830 View full article

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5311 A Hercules C130 transport aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force made a successful belly landing at the airport here after experiencing a landing gear fault, the RMAF said in a statement. The aircraft made the emergency landing at 5.15pm after circling for six hours to burn off fuel, it said, adding that the pilot and crew were unhurt. A Hercules C130 transport aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force made a successful belly landing at the airport here after experiencing a landing gear fault, the RMAF said in a statement. The aircraft made the emergency landing at 5.15pm after circling for six hours to burn off fuel, it said, adding that the pilot and crew were unhurt. The statement did not say what the aircraft was transporting or where it had come from. Labuan airport has been closed indefinitely. Airport manager Ahmad Fikri Samsudi told Bernama that 11 fights to and from Kota Kinabalu, Miri and Kuala Lumpur had been cancelled since 2pm. C-130H-30 M30-14 c/n 5311 View full article

F. Whitten Peters, the Air Force Association chairman of the board, presents the AFA President’s Award to the 2016 Outstanding Reserve Aircrew of the year to Lt. Col. Luke Thompson, C-130 Hercules aircraft commander, and the aircrew of GLIDE 68, Sept. 18 at the AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference held in National Harbor, Maryland. Also present with the aircrew is Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, right, chief of the Air Force Reserve. The 302nd Airlift Wing aircrew received the award for outstanding operational expertise and professional skill from January to December 2016 resulting in the successful employment of the Joint Precision Airdrop System during the first C-130 combat airdrop mission originating from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Pictured from left, Lt. Cols. Barry Cupples, Brian Thomas, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Flight, F. Whitten Peters, the Air Force Association chairman of the board, Lt. Col. Luke Thompson, Senior Master Sgt. Mark Skarban, Master Sgt. Nathan Bowles and Staff Sgt. Joshua Winn. GLIDE 68 member not pictured is Lt. Col. Anthony Smith. Source: http://www.302aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1370548/302nd-aw-reservists-named-2016-aircrew-of-the-year-by-afa/ By: 302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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