Tanker version of C-130J makes first flight

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. reported the first flight of a tanker version of the C-130J airlifter for the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marines have ordered eight of the aircraft, and three more are in the fiscal year 2001 defense budget request. They will be used for aerial refueling, rapid ground...

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