Re my previous post, I thought I was right about the floor, but was not sure.
It should be understood, and I would be surprised if at least Marshalls did not know, that all J models come from the factory plumbed for externals.
Aircraft can be fitted with externals, I believe it takes about two days.
The source of all bits could be taken off the K models as they go out of service.
Neither stretched J models of the RAF and RAAF have the flip over rollers (what a shame, because the RAF and RAAF were not prepared to finance the plug in extensions. Now of course that I believe it was developed for the USA stretched air planes the retrofit is so expensive.
Would have thought that both air forces having C17 experience would see the folly of cost cutting.
Anyone who has flown with the B& P sytem knows the restictions that places on you if you have to floor load.
I think you would be wise to buy more C130's even if it only gives you better use of the fleet by spreading the hours around.
Does anyone know when the first mainplane changeover is going to be made.
Hope you do not make the mistake of letting the K's go with the external fitted, like you did with the first batch that were traded to Lockheed.
Nose wheel centered, parking brake set, exit clearance and watch the props.
Col