FAF to buy 4 RAF C-130J??
There has been plenty on this buy Ken, the FAF desires capability the A-400 and the C-17 can't provide. C-130's are a good, proven, fit for Africa. Supporting "troops" as per the article can mean all kinds of things- tactical life, tanker fighter detachments in Chad, etc. Some articles.
"planned acquisition of four Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 transport planes, of which two would be armed with the Griffin missile and two would be equipped for inflight refueling of helicopters..."
France Boosts Arms Spending, Eyes C-130 Buy
".....The KC-130Js will provide crucial air refuelling capability to France's fighter aircraft, light transport aircraft and helicopters," it added, in a statement."
Read more at:
French military to buy US Lockheed Martin C-130 transport aircraft - The Economic Times
C-130's are a good, proven, fit for Africa.
"planned acquisition of four Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 transport planes, of which two would be armed with the Griffin missile and two would be equipped for inflight refueling of helicopters..."
France Boosts Arms Spending, Eyes C-130 Buy
".....The KC-130Js will provide crucial air refuelling capability to France's fighter aircraft, light transport aircraft and helicopters," it added, in a statement."
Read more at:
French military to buy US Lockheed Martin C-130 transport aircraft - The Economic Times
C-130's are a good, proven, fit for Africa.
Last edited by sandiego89; 12th Dec 2015 at 20:45.
