Last Three of Canada’s C-130Js Go Through Final Acceptance: Photo

The last 3 C-130J's for the RCAF are being prepared for final acceptance, ahead of schedule I might add. As much as the opposition whines about sole source contracts, the Conservatives have been able to get us C-17's and a fleet of new Hercs among other things. If the Liberals were in power we would still be awaiting the Airbus A400M, read more at Defense Watch Last Three of Canada’s C-130Js Go Through Final Acceptance: Photo

Now if we can only get our buffs replaced. Don't get me wrong I think the Buffaloes have been great aircraft, but they are getting long in the tooth. A possible replacement would the C-127J, a plane that share mostly the same cockpit as the C-130J. Seem though it might another year before we even select another aircraft, much build it.