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Iraq Gets First C-130J Super Hercules

  • 12:00 AM, December 13, 2012
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Lockheed Martin has delivered a C-130J Super Hercules to the Iraqi Air Force with another two en route. Iraq will receive another three C-130J aircraft in 2013. The Iraqi Air Force will use the airlifters for intra-theater support for its troops and to provide humanitarian relief operations in various locations. "Fifteen countries have already selected the C-130J Super Hercules to meet their airlift requirements," said George Shultz, Lockheed Martin's vice president and general manager for C-130 Programs. "Be it recapitalization of existing fleets, or new operators seeking proven airlift performance and capability, the C-130J is always the logical, low risk, affordable, proven answer". Acquisition of new transport aircraft will provide Iraq with the ability to operate seamlessly with U.S., NATO and coalition forces engaged in a wide range of operations and missions.
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