Next-Gen Tactical Airlifter Joins its Predecessors in the Egyptian Stables
Egypt has become the 23rd nation to field the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, now that they've completed a Foreign Military Sale through the U.S. Air Force. It's a testament to just how unbeatable the ol' C-130 is, offering efficient, reliable turboprop power and a rugged off-airport performance. While some competition has sprung up abroad, like Embraer's promising C-390, the Hercules has a brand that's stood the test of time - and that counts for a lot when picking out tactical airlifters. Egypt ordered two C-130J-30 aircraft, planning to use them just like their current fleet of C-130H aircraft. Much of the time, Egypt presses their Hercules into service with the u