C130J-30 v's Airbus M400
Frazzled. I think the RAAF would prefer to stick with the Lockheed product for many reasons, not least of all 53 years of operating the type in four different models. The Airbus is totally unproven, not yet in service and very much more costly per unit to acquire. Add to that spares, support equipment, tech and aircrew training as well as a Simulator. With the C17A and the C130 mix I think Ronnie has it pretty right, except for a replacement for the Caribou. King Air's are by no means a Caribou replacement but the Spartan may well fit the role.