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GEMINIJETS USN BLUE ANGELS C-130J HERCULES
2020 marked the Blue Angels' 50th year utilizing the C-130 as its lead logistics aircraft. The Blue Angels’ previous C-130 "T" model served the team for 17 years and was retired in May of 2019. The C-130J aircraft, purchased from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MoD) in June 2019, underwent a year-long refresh, which turned a former Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft into the logistics and transport aircraft for the Blue Angels. This is the sole C-130J in the Navy’s fleet and while it is almost identical to its sister aircraft, the KC-130J, currently flown by the U.S. Marine Corps, it required a collaborative effort between NAVAIR engineering and Lockheed Martin to identify configuration deltas and test requirements. These efforts were done to meet U.S. and FAA requirements and included a major rework inspection, hardware and software configuration changes, and ground and flight testing.
C130
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin. It is used for a wide range of missions, including airlift support, troop transport, airborne assault, and aerial refueling. The C-130 has a range of approximately 2,000 miles and is equipped with four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines. The aircraft has a spacious cargo hold and a rear ramp for easy loading and unloading of cargo and troops. The C-130 is widely used by military forces around the world and is known for its versatility, reliability, and durability. Over 2,500 C-130s have been produced and the aircraft remains in widespread use today, making it one of the most successful military transport aircraft in history
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