C-130J-30 Hercules

Question 1

how many, what squadron

Answer 1

x5 no.40 squadron

Question 2

role

Answer 2

• provides strategic airlift and tactical airlift
• participating in international training exercises.

Question 3

tasks

Answer 3

• combat
• peace-keeping
• humanitarian relief operations.
• passenger and cargo movement
• aero-medical evacuation
• support to Antarctica New Zealand and special operations.

Question 4

new fleet

Answer 4

• replacing C-130 hercules
• respond to national and international events, anytime and anywhere.
  -fly further and faster,
• carry more combat capable personnel, equipment and life-saving aid to communities, whether they be in New Zealand, the Pacific or around the world.
• work with partners: Australia, and the United States, Canada, Germany and France.