Originally Posted by
rattman
I dont understand the aging part, we recieved this year the first of the Block 8 upgraded C-130J's
Perhaps it's not so much the 'ageing' part & more about doubling the fleet size. Doubling the current fleet would mean (possibly) the costs involved for the upgrade & twice as many 20-odd year old airframes. Biting the bullet & renewing the fleet might be a wise move as upgraded Hercs would be worth more you'd assume. (Don't mind me. Idle thoughts from the sideline)
