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Posted: Tue 22:58, 05 Nov 2013 Post subject: but without equal |
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Lockheed delivers Israeli C-130J
MARIETTA, Ga., June 26 () -- The Israel Air Force has received the first of three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin.The delivery ceremony took place at the company facility in Marietta, Ga. The airlifter now will move into a modification program for Israel-specific requirements. Details of the country-specific requirements were not given, but Lockheed said the aircraft will arrive in Israel next year.The aircraft has been named the "Shimshon," Hebrew for Samson."Israel's new C-130J builds on the tradition of its predecessors and offers the IAF unique capabilities that are not only proven, but without equal," said George Shultz, vice president and general manager, C-130 programs at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. "With its glass cockpit and modern digital avionics,[url=http://www.ewwealth.com/]christian louboutin outlet[/url], the C-130J has proven it performs in all environments: hot, cold, dirt and sand."Shimshon will serve the IAF as the C-130 always has -- anywhere, anytime."Israel ordered the three C-130Js through a U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract.
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