Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Delivered
Event Report
Royal New Zealand Air Force
| Date | Dec. 20, 2024 |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Force | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Aircraft | C-130J (C-130 Hercules) |
| Event type | Delivered |
| Change | +1 active -1 ordered |
Description
The Royal New Zealand Air Force took delivery of its fifth and final C-130J-30 Super Hercules, completing the fleet ordered to replace older C-130H transports. The aircraft arrived as the service mounted an earthquake-relief response in the Pacific, highlighting the new fleet's transport and humanitarian-support roles.
Sources
Side Profile
Profile of C-130 Hercules