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First of RNZAF’s new Hercules emerges from paint shop

Replacements for existing fleet have greater range and payload.

RNZAF C130J Hercules at Lockheed Martin’s Georgia facility in the US. Photo: NZDF.

NBR Staff Tue, 12 Dec 2023

Five new aircraft are on track for delivery from next year to replace the C-130H (NZ) Hercules, which were purchased in 1965.

Project team leader Andrew Rooney, of the Ministry of Defence, said: “It took 14 painters two days to apply 238 litres of paint on the 11.85m high aircraft, using ladders

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NBR Staff Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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