Spain Plans December Hercules Phase Out in Favor of A400M

A400M
Credit: Airbus Defense & Space
Spain plans to phase out its Lockheed KC/C-130H Hercules airlifters at the end of this year in favor of its new Airbus A400M airlifters. The Spanish Air Force has been steadily building up its capabilities with the A400M and is performing strategic, tactical and aerial refueling missions with the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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