Our Royal New Zealand Air Force currently operates five C-130 (NZ) Hercules aircraft. We took delivery of the first three Hercules (NZ7001 – NZ7003) in 1965. These were the first C-130H production models off the Lockheed production line. A further two C-130H, (NZ7004 – NZ7005) were received in 1969.

2023年2月2日 · New Zealand's first C-130J Hercules aircraft has been painted, marking a significant milestone in the project to replace the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) Hercules fleet. The first phase of construction of New Zealand’s C-130J-30 Super Hercules flight simulator has been completed in Canada.

4 天之前 · The historic C-130H Hercules flown by the RNZAF landed at the Air Force Museum in Wigram in Christchurch today. Photo / George Heard One of the Air Force’s last retired C-130H Hercules planes ...

5 天之前 · In what was quite a sight for people in Christchurch today, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) No. 40 Squadron has safely delivered NZ7001, the first C-130H Hercules flown by the RNZAF, to the Air Force Museum in Wigram.

2022年4月19日 · C-130J-30 Specifications. Wing span: 40.41m. Height: 11.85m. Length: 34.4m. Speed: 330kts. Payload: 21 tonnes. Passengers: 128

2025年1月29日 · The aircraft started life as C-130E models but were modified midway through production to be able to handle more powerful Allison T-56-A-15 engines. This meant the RNZAF’s Hercules became the first C-130H export models to roll off the production line.

2024年8月9日 · Crews from 40 Squadron located at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, will operate the new C-130Js, representing one of the most advanced configurations of the Super Hercules ever produced.

5 天之前 · The Orion is an equally significant aircraft, serving the RNZAF for 54 years before retiring to the museum in 2023,” he says. In 2020, the Government announced the ageing fleet would be replaced by five new C-130J-30 Hercules. The last of the new aircraft arrived in December, allowing the C-130H to take a well-earned retirement.

4 天之前 · The Orion is an equally significant aircraft, serving the RNZAF for 54 years before retiring to the museum in 2023,” he says. In 2020, the Government announced the ageing fleet would be replaced by five new C-130J-30 Hercules. The last of the new aircraft arrived in December, allowing the C-130H to take a well-earned retirement.

2025年2月1日 · The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is bidding farewell to its venerable fleet of C-130H Hercules transport aircraft after six decades of service. The official retirement date for the five-strong fleet was Friday, Jan. 30th, 2025, marking the end of an era for the workhorse aircraft that have served New Zealand both at home…