Romania received, free of charge, a C-130H2 Hercules transport plane
Articol de Sergiu Şteţ, 30 Septembrie 2023, 20:05
A C-130H2 Hercules military transport aircraft entered the service of the Romanian Air Force free of charge, through the Excess Defense Articles Program, which allows the US to transfer excess military equipment to friendly and allied countries at low or no cost, shows a MApN press release sent on Friday, September 29, writes Agerpres.
The delivery of the C-130H2 Hercules aircraft took place on September 15, and between September 17 and 29, the US Mobile Training Team conducted training in the Air Transport Base 90 together with the Romanian crew, to familiarize them with the new equipment on board the aircraft, states the press release of the Ministry of National Defense (MApN).
By the end of 2023, Romania will receive one more C-130H2 type aircraft, within the Excess Defense Articles Program.
According to the Romanian Ministry, "the donation of the C-130H2 Hercules plane to the Romanian Air Force is proof of the strong and long-lasting security cooperation between Romania and the USA and of the joint commitment to regional stability and security".
The C-130H Hercules is a versatile and reliable transport aircraft that can perform a variety of missions such as airlift, medical evacuation, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The aircraft will increase Romania's air transport capabilities and interoperability with NATO allies, especially on the Eastern flank of the Alliance.
The Romanian Air Force still has four C-130 B transport aircraft and two C-130 H aircraft (the last received in 2021).
Translated by: Radu Matei
