Originally Posted by
ORAC
I would imagine this recognition of the fact that the A-400M won't be qualified to carry out the full range of SF duties till then - and the enhanced support and duties/hours the C-130 force will be obliged to support in the meantime.
A-400M is a bit big for tactical SF Ops anyway. Not saying C-130 is expendable rather than strategic, but........
Nonsense...a bit of scrim over the top and you could use the anchors from redundant frigates to hoof out the back for a quick stop.