Maybe someone can advise me about this. The RAF's existing 22 A400Ms are to fill an existing need, but were not specifically to replace the RAF's C-130J fleet. The intention was to order an addition quantity to replace the C-130Js which were to be retired. The retirement was moved up and some quarters said the new schedule was premature. Now, with the various Defense reviews, although the additional AA400Ms were planned to be ordered, they never actually were and now in fact will not be, and it is too late to stop the retirement of the C-130Js, which 15 nations would like to buy. Is this accurate?
Fun fact: one of the ex-RAF C-130Js now flies with the Blue Angels.
Last edited by Commando Cody; 28th May 2023 at 06:54.