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Turkey will buy 12 military transport planes from England

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Turkey will buy 12 military transport planes from England





Turkey will buy 12 military transport planes from England



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Türkiye, British Royal Air Force (15 taken out of inventory by the RAF and stored in Cambridge Super Hercules from the transport plane aspiring to the 12th in case. Removed from inventory in June 2022 C-130J It is stated that the Ministry of National Defense is in negotiations with England for the aircraft.

Second-hand C-130J for the Air Force

The aircraft removed from the inventory by the Royal Air Force (RAF) consist of two types: Hercules C4 and Hercules C5. The Turkish Air Forces Command has twelve mission-extended aircraft, named Hercules C4 by the RAF. C-130J-30 The receivables are being evaluated.

The force currently uses C-130B and C-130E models. Familiar with the aircraft and its logistics Since it is, it seems logical to purchase the C-130J-30. It is also stated that these models offer more tactical carrying capacity and the total flight hours are lower. In addition, the Allison T56-A-15 engines found in the old generation C-130E/H Hercules aircraft were replaced by Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop engines. This brings high speed and range with power and efficiency advantages. Additionally, the digital avionics system and fly-by-wire flight control systems increase operational capabilities compared to the analog C-130 Hercules.

The existing Hercules aircraft of the 222nd Squadron under the Turkish Air Force were renewed with the ERCiYES modernization program launched in 2006, and 11 aircraft were delivered to the Air Forces Command. Therefore, it is unknown what the impact of the new acquisition will be on this program. In addition, the mission load of the 10 A400M transport aircraft in the inventory is expected to decrease with the purchase of 12 second-hand C-130J transport aircraft. Türkiye needs critical transport aircraft as it expands its operations in the region and Africa. Türkiye also continues its interest in the much more modern A400Ms.

C-130J and C-130J-30 Features:




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  • Crew: 3-4 (pilot, co-pilot, loadmaster, optionally system operator)
  • Length:
    • C-130J: 34.37 metre
    • C-130J-30: 39.7 metre
  • Wingspan: 40.41 metre
  • Height: 11.9 metre
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight:
    • C-130J: 74,390 kg
    • C-130J-30: 79,380 kg

Performance:

  • engines: 4 x Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop
  • Engine Power: 4,637 shp (3,458 kW) per engine
  • Maximum Speed: 671 km/sa (362 knots, 417 mph)
  • Cruising Speed: 643 km/sa (348 knots, 400 mph)
  • Range:
    • C-130J: Approximately 4,000 km (2,485 mi)
    • C-130J-30: Approx. 5,200 km (3,230 mi)
  • Service Ceiling: 8,615 metre (28,200 feet)

Carrying Capacity:

  • Load Capacity:
    • C-130J: 19,958 kg (44,000 lb)
    • C-130J-30: 27,216 kg (60,000 lb)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    • C-130J: 92 passengers or 64 paratroopers or 74 injured/ambulance patients
    • C-130J-30: 128 passengers or 92 paratroopers or 97 injured/ambulance patients

























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