"David Lesher" wrote in message
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"Steven P. McNicoll" writes:

The newest version is the C-130J, which is still being produced. The
C-130
will be around for a long time.

Thought they had stopped buying same when Newt resigned. I read
several articles to the effect that the USAF had more Herky's than
they wanted, but seeing as how they were made in his District....nobody
asked them.


What about the contract awarded last year for the 67 aircraft (43 USAF, 24
USMC) to be delivered from 2005-09. Granted, these are the stretched
version, CC-130J, but are part of the planned or delivered total of 168
C-130J/CC-130J.

Tex Houston