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French Air Force Operates a Fleet of Super Hercules Aircraft and Legacy C-130 Flee<\/p>\n
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the second of two KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refuelers to representatives from France\u2019s Arm\u00e9e de l\u2019Air on Feb. 4, at the company\u2019s Aeronautics facility in Marietta, Georgia.<\/p>\n
France has received a total of four Super Hercules aircraft \u2014 two C-130J-30 combat delivery airlifters and two KC-130J aerial refuelers \u2014 through a Foreign Military Sale with the U.S. government. The two C-130J-30 airlifters were delivered in 2017 and 2018, and first KC-130J delivered in September 2019. All of these Super Hercules are operated in conjunction with France\u2019s existing C-130H fleet.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrance\u2019s C-130 crews have long demonstrated the unmatched and proven performance of the Hercules aircraft in support of critical missions,\u201d said Rod McLean, vice president and general manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions at Lockheed Martin. \u201cThis additional KC-130J expands the Arm\u00e9e de l\u2018Air\u2019s already robust airlift and refueling resources to not only serve as a national asset, but a global resource as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
France is the 17th country to choose the C-130J for its airlift and refueling needs. The C-130J Super Hercules is the most advanced tactical airlifter in operation today, offering superior performance and enhanced capabilities with the range and versatility for every theater of operations and evolving requirements.<\/p>\n
As the preeminent tactical aerial refueling tanker, the KC-130J is a battle-tested solution that takes full advantage of the tremendous technological and performance improvements inherent in the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. A true force multiplier, the KC-130J refuels both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft as well as conducts rapid ground refueling.<\/p>\n
With this delivery, France joins a global community of KC-130J operators. In 2018, Germany announced the acquisition of a C-130J-30\/KC-130J fleet, to be operated in partnership with France \u2014 making this the first operator relationship of this type in C-130J history.<\/p>\n
The C-130J Super Hercules is the global standard in tactical airlift, providing a unique mix of versatility and performance to complete any mission \u2014 anytime, anywhere. The Super Hercules worldwide fleet has more than 2 million flight hours and is the airlifter of choice for 20 nations.<\/p>\n