Japanese Defense Ministry Declares KHI C-2 Fit For Service

Credit: Japanese Defense Ministry
To create Japan’s largest-ever aircraft, the defense ministry and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in 2001 allowed a generous 11 years for development. In fact, the KHI C-2 airlifter has needed 16 years. Development is complete, says the ministry, declaring the type fit for service. The program has...

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