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New Zealand Acquires Fourth Super Hercules Military Transport Aircraft

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Last updated: November 5, 2024
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New Zealand Acquires Fourth Super Hercules Military Transport Aircraft

Royal New Zealand Air Force Welcomes Fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft

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Whenuapai, New Zealand โ€“ The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has officially accepted its fourth C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft at RNZAF Base Auckland in Whenuapai, marking a significant milestone in its modernization program. This acquisition is part of a broader initiative involving a budget of 1.5 billion New Zealand dollars (approximately $899.9 million) aimed at replacing the aging C-130H fleet, which has been operational since the 1960s.

The new C-130J-30 aircraft will be integrated into the 40 Squadron, from where they will conduct a range of domestic and international missions, including vital humanitarian operations. The aircraft are expected to enhance the RNZAFโ€™s capabilities as they support various government initiatives, such as the Antarctica program.

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Lockheed Martin, the developer of the C-130J series, delivered the second and third Super Hercules aircraft in September 2024. The final aircraft of the five-plane order is expected to be delivered later this year, completing the fleet upgrade. โ€œFrom day one, the first three new Hercules have been put to work, moving freight and personnel around New Zealand and the South Pacific,โ€ stated Sarah Minson, Deputy Secretary for Capability Delivery at the New Zealand Ministry of Defence.

Plans are also underway for a state-of-the-art simulator to be established at Base Auckland. This facility will bolster the aircrew training program for the new aircraft models. Construction is currently in progress, involving the use of 730 tons of construction materials, including tilt slabs sourced from South Auckland. The simulator is anticipated to be transported to New Zealand in 2025 after assembly in Montreal, Canada, and Florida.

"The building is nearly 16 meters high and has 26 piles drilled deep into the bedrock to ensure a stable base for the full-motion flight simulator," Minson added. Until the simulatorโ€™s arrival, RNZAF personnel will continue their training with support from partner nations.

With the continued delivery of the Super Hercules aircraft and the upcoming simulator, the Royal New Zealand Air Force is poised to enhance its operational readiness and capabilities for years to come.

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