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Sultanate of Oman buys C-130J Super Hercules

Marietta, USA - It's the 11th country to acquire this aircraft model

The Sultanate of Oman bought from Lockheed Martin a C-130J Super Hercules. The aircraft, to be delivered in mid-2012, is in the longer C-130J-30 configuration. "The C-130J is ideally suited to the operating conditions found in Oman and other areas of the Gulf - said Jim Grant, vice-president for business development at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics - Again we see a country that has recognized all...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105521
Rome, Italy, 06/08/2009 13:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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