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Japan – KC-130R Aircraft
Defense Cooperation Security Agency ^ | Defense Cooperation Security Agency

Posted on 02/22/2012 8:23:39 PM PST by U-238

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Feb. 16 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan to provide regeneration, overhaul, modifications and support for 6 KC-130R aircraft and associated engines for an estimated cost of $170 million.

The Government of Japan has requested a possible sale to provide 6 KC-130R and 30 T-56-A-16 engines being provided as Excess Defense Articles (EDA), along with the regeneration, overhaul, modifications, and logistics support for those engines. Also included are 6 non-EDA spare T-56-A-16 engines, 6 AN/APS-133 Radars, 9 AN/APX-119 Transponder Systems (6 installed and 3 spares), transportation, aircraft ferry support, repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test equipment, technical data and publications, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $170 million. The EDA portion of this sale is also being notified separately as required by statute.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: aerospace; japan; kc130

1 posted on 02/22/2012 8:23:51 PM PST by U-238
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To: U-238

2 posted on 02/22/2012 8:53:17 PM PST by ASA Vet (Natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens. De Vattel)
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To: ASA Vet

Yep. My computer is a little slow today.


3 posted on 02/22/2012 8:58:48 PM PST by U-238
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