Lockheed Martin Welcomes Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules Fleet
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has announced the delivery of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force through a Foreign Military Sale with the U.S. Air Force. This makes Egypt the 23rd nation to join the worldwide Super Hercules operating community. The C-130J-30 offers enhanced capability, versatility, and power to Egyptian crews, complementing their existing large C-130H fleet.
Egypt joins seven other Middle East North Africa (MENA) operators that have chosen the C-130J. The Super Hercules leads in tactical airlift missions, with over 545 C-130Js delivered and the global fleet surpassing 3 million flight hours. Key advantages include proven operational readiness, increased reliability, superior tactical airlift capabilities, and enhanced survivability.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) ha annunciato la consegna di due C-130J-30 Super Hercules per il trasporto aereo tattico all'Aeronautica Militare Egiziana attraverso una vendita militare estera con l'Air Force degli Stati Uniti. Questo rende l'Egitto la 23a nazione a unirsi alla comunità globale dei Super Hercules. Il C-130J-30 offre capabilità avanzate, versatilità e potenza agli equipaggi egiziani, integrandosi con la loro già ampia flotta di C-130H.
L'Egitto si unisce ad altri sette operatori della regione Medio Oriente e Nord Africa (MENA) che hanno scelto il C-130J. Il Super Hercules è leader nelle missioni di trasporto aereo tattico, con oltre 545 C-130J consegnati e la flotta globale che supera 3 milioni di ore di volo. I principali vantaggi includono comprovata prontezza operativa, maggiore affidabilità, superiori capacità di trasporto aereo tattico e maggiore sopravvivenza.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) ha anunciado la entrega de dos C-130J-30 Super Hercules a la Fuerza Aérea Egipcia a través de una venta militar extranjera con la Fuerza Aérea de los EE. UU. Esto convierte a Egipto en la 23ª nación en unirse a la comunidad operativa mundial de Super Hercules. El C-130J-30 ofrece capacidad mejorada, versatilidad y potencia a las tripulaciones egipcias, complementando su flota existente de C-130H.
Egipto se une a otros siete operadores de Medio Oriente y Norte de África (MENA) que han elegido el C-130J. El Super Hercules lidera en misiones de transporte aéreo táctico, con más de 545 C-130Js entregados y la flota global superando 3 millones de horas de vuelo. Las principales ventajas incluyen una probada disponibilidad operativa, mayor fiabilidad, capacidades superiores de transporte aéreo táctico y mejor supervivencia.
록히드 마틴 (NYSE: LMT)은 미국 공군과의 외국 군사 판매를 통해 두 대의 C-130J-30 슈퍼 허큘리스 전술 수송기를 이집트 공군에 인도했다고 발표했습니다. 이로써 이집트는 전 세계 슈퍼 허큘리스 운영 커뮤니티에 가입한 23번째 국가가 되었습니다. C-130J-30은 강화된 능력, 다재다능함 및 힘을 이집트 승무원에게 제공하며, 기존의 대형 C-130H 플릿을 보완합니다.
이집트는 C-130J를 선택한 중동 및 북아프리카(MENA) 운영자 중 다른 7개국과 함께합니다. 슈퍼 허큘리스는 전술 공중 수송 임무에서 앞서 있으며, 545대 이상의 C-130J가 인도되었고, 세계적인 플릿의 비행 시간은 300만 시간을 초과했습니다. 주요 장점에는 입증된 운영 준비성, 향상된 신뢰성, 뛰어난 전술 공중 수송 능력 및 향상된 생존력이 포함됩니다.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a annoncé la livraison de deux C-130J-30 Super Hercules à l'Armée de l'air égyptienne via une vente militaire étrangère avec l'US Air Force. Cela fait de l'Égypte la 23e nation à rejoindre la communauté mondiale des opérateurs de Super Hercules. Le C-130J-30 offre des capacités améliorées, de la polyvalence et de la puissance aux équipages égyptiens, complétant leur flotte existante de C-130H.
L'Égypte se joint à sept autres opérateurs du Moyen-Orient et d'Afrique du Nord (MENA) qui ont opté pour le C-130J. Le Super Hercules est en tête des missions de transport aérien tactique, avec plus de 545 C-130J livrés et une flotte mondiale dépassant 3 millions d'heures de vol. Les principaux avantages incluent une disponibilité opérationnelle prouvée, une fiabilité accrue, des capacités supérieures de transport aérien tactique et une meilleure survie.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) hat die Lieferung von zwei C-130J-30 Super Hercules taktischen Transportflugzeugen an die ägyptische Luftwaffe im Rahmen eines Auslandsverkaufs mit der US-Luftwaffe angekündigt. Damit wird Ägypten die 23. Nation, die der weltweiten Gemeinschaft der Super Hercules-Betreiber beitritt. Die C-130J-30 bietet verbesserte Fähigkeiten, Vielseitigkeit und Leistung für ägyptische Besatzungen und ergänzt die bestehende große C-130H-Flotte.
Ägypten reiht sich unter sieben anderen Betreibern im Nahen Osten und Nordafrika (MENA) ein, die sich für die C-130J entschieden haben. Die Super Hercules Führt bei taktischen Lufttransportmissionen, mit über 545 ausgelieferten C-130Js und einer globalen Flotte, die 3 Millionen Flugstunden überschreitet. Zu den Hauptvorteilen zählen nachgewiesene Einsatzbereitschaft, erhöhte Zuverlässigkeit, überlegene Fähigkeiten im taktischen Lufttransport und verbesserte Überlebensfähigkeit.
- Expansion of customer base with Egypt becoming the 23rd nation to operate C-130J Super Hercules
- Strengthening presence in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region
- Delivery of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to Egyptian Air Force
- Over 545 C-130Js delivered globally, with fleet surpassing 3 million flight hours
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Insights
The Egyptian Air Force's acquisition of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft is a strategic move that significantly enhances their airlift capabilities. This deal strengthens Lockheed Martin's position in the MENA region and expands its global C-130J customer base.
The transition from C-130H to C-130J models represents a substantial upgrade in terms of operational efficiency and mission readiness. The Super Hercules offers improved fuel efficiency,
While the exact contract value isn't disclosed, based on previous deals, we can estimate it's likely in the range of
This acquisition underscores Egypt's commitment to modernizing its military capabilities and maintaining regional influence. The C-130J's versatility aligns with Egypt's diverse operational needs, from peacekeeping to humanitarian missions.
The deal also reflects the ongoing strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, despite occasional tensions. It demonstrates continued U.S. support for Egypt's military modernization efforts and regional stability role.
Furthermore, this purchase may influence regional dynamics, potentially prompting other MENA countries to consider similar upgrades. It could spark a mini-arms race in tactical airlift capabilities among regional powers, benefiting defense contractors like Lockheed Martin in the long term.
EL ALAMEIN,
As the most advanced and proven tactical airlifter in the world, the C-130J-30 delivers enhanced capability, additional versatility and increased power to EAF crews.
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Always evolving, continually innovating and ready for what's next, the Super Hercules leads the charge by setting standards and shaping the future of tactical airlift missions, offering many advantages found in no other medium-sized tactical airlifter in production or operation today. To date, Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 545 C-130Js and the Super Hercules global fleet has surpassed more than 3 million flight hours.
Super Hercules discriminators include proven operational readiness with the greatest ease of transition, increased reliability, superior tactical airlift and combat airdrop capabilities, certification by more than 20 airworthiness authorities, and enhanced survivability. The C-130J also delivers unmatched interoperability with NATO and partner nations, robust industrial partnerships and verified low life-cycle costs with significant fuel savings, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint compared to other medium-sized jet airlifters.
See how and why the C-130J continues to be the worldwide choice in tactical airlift through the newest episode of "Into the Cockpit" on Lockheed Martin's YouTube channel, which offers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Super Hercules.
For more information, visit www.lockheedmartin.com/c130.
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