C130 as MPA
Now that the MR4 is gone.
What plans has the MOD got to replace it function's with other aircraft or did not this occur to them when they cut the nimrod.
I understand that the C130K or J will take some of this roles,But how can it when they are been run down at a fair rates of Knots,Plus they will put out service by 2020.
Is there a plan to re-life a few C130J and convert then to MPA role once the A400 is fully in service?
You could fit the new seachwater 2000 system to be fitted to MR4( you will have at least 12 off system paid for siting in a store unless Bae system have got first dib's on them) on a palett and fit it as a roll on off system to what ever aircraft is avaiable. I would think this would not cost to much to do,plus you can have dual role aircraft.
what do you guys think?