La Real Fuerza Aérea de Nueva Zelanda ha recibido el primer C-130 Hercules modernizado, en una ceremonia celebrada en la base que la RNZAF tiene en Auckland. El avión empezará a ser evaluado en breve.
Los cinco C-130 Hercules de la RNZAF están siendo modernizados con pantallas de cristl líquido, mejoras en navegación y comunicaciones, reforzamiento alar, y reemplazo del 98% del cableado.
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force today welcomed the return of the first of its C-130 Hercules aircraft to have undergone the Life Extension Programme (LEP).
During a short ceremony at Air Force Base Auckland, the aircraft was provisionally accepted by the Air Force from the Ministry of Defence, to commence Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E). This enables the crews to develop and exploit the capabilities of the new systems leading to optimal use of the aircraft when tasked to support government requirements.
The Air Force’s five C-130 Hercules are undergoing an upgrade that includes a new glass cockpit, upgraded navigational capability, an advanced communication suite, a centre wing refurbishment, a new self protection suite and replacement of 98 percent of its original wiring. The upgrades will enhance the ability to meet the varied and demanding tasks required of the aircraft
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