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Lockheed Martin develops surveillance conversion kit for its C-130 aircraft family

Washington, USA - The system is based on the US Marine Corps's HAWK

Not everyone knows that Lockheed Martin has developed a conversion kit for its C-130 aircraft family, the popular Hercules and the latest Super Hercules C-130J. In particular, the kit offer the possibility to equip these aircraft with tactical reconnaissance pods. According to press reports, Lockheed Martin hopes to make its first sale of this kit within the next 15 months. "I am optimistic that...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1141686
Rome, Italy, 06/05/2012 13:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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