EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, Sept. 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Egyptian Armed Forces
announced today at the Egypt International Air Show that Lockheed
Martin (NYSE: LMT) will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules
tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a
Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the U.S. Air Force. Egypt is the 23rd nation to join the worldwide
Super Hercules operating community.
Egypt is
the 23rd nation to join the Super Hercules fleet with the
acquisition of two C-130J-30 tactical airlifters.
As the most advanced and proven tactical airlifter in the world,
the C-130J-30 delivers enhanced capability, additional versatility
and increased power to EAF crews. Egypt operates one of the world's largest
C-130H fleets, which has a significant presence in the Middle East
North Africa (MENA) region, supporting military, peacekeeping,
humanitarian and natural disaster response mission requirements.
Egypt joins seven MENA operators
that have chosen the C-130J as a preferred medium-sized tactical
airlifter and tanker.
"Egypt is a distinguished C-130
operator, flying its Hercules fleet to support some of the most
challenging mission requirements," said Rod
McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed
Martin's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions line of business.
"Welcoming Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules global fleet is an
honor that truly represents the longstanding partnership between
our two nations and with Lockheed Martin. With these new
C-130J-30s, the Egyptian Air Force's tactical airlift presence will
deliver unmatched capabilities and aligned force amplification to
serve Egypt, North Africa and the world."
Always evolving, continually innovating and ready for what's
next, the Super Hercules leads the charge by setting standards and
shaping the future of tactical airlift missions, offering many
advantages found in no other medium-sized tactical airlifter in
production or operation today. To date, Lockheed Martin has
delivered more than 545 C-130Js and the Super Hercules global fleet
has surpassed more than 3 million flight hours.
Super Hercules discriminators include proven operational
readiness with the greatest ease of transition, increased
reliability, superior tactical airlift and combat airdrop
capabilities, certification by more than 20 airworthiness
authorities, and enhanced survivability. The C-130J also delivers
unmatched interoperability with NATO and partner nations,
robust industrial partnerships and verified low life-cycle costs
with significant fuel savings, resulting in a reduced carbon
footprint compared to other medium-sized jet airlifters.
See how and why the C-130J continues to be the worldwide choice
in tactical airlift through the newest episode of "Into the
Cockpit" on Lockheed Martin's YouTube channel, which offers
exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Super Hercules.
For more information, visit
www.lockheedmartin.com/c130.
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