JASDF gets modified C-130H tanker aircraft
Boeing, along with Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries, has modified and delivered the aerial refueling tanker aircraft to Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
Caption: The C-130H tanker aircraft.
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GIFU, JAPAN (BNS): Boeing, in partnership with Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), has delivered a modified C-130H aerial refueling tanker aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
The aircraft was delivered to the JASDF in late February, Boeing announced on Tuesday.
The C-130H, originally designed as a transport aircraft, was modified by KHI to incorporate Cobham air-to-air refueling pods and Boeing design modifications in its structure, wiring and fuel system.
The tanker currently provides aerial refueling for the UH-60J, a search and rescue helicopter.
The aircraft will now move into operational testing with the JASDF, Boeing said.
The aircraft was delivered to the JASDF in late February, Boeing announced on Tuesday.
The C-130H, originally designed as a transport aircraft, was modified by KHI to incorporate Cobham air-to-air refueling pods and Boeing design modifications in its structure, wiring and fuel system.
The tanker currently provides aerial refueling for the UH-60J, a search and rescue helicopter.
The aircraft will now move into operational testing with the JASDF, Boeing said.
