Replacement for RSAF C-130H?

tankee1981 SG

Our C-130 fleet have been extensively been used for many years. I think the time for their replacement is not too far away. There have been talk of RSAF intrest in the C-17 but that is of another class altogether. Assuming that there is no more room for upgrades. I think the possible contenders are the following. Just a point to note, the Malaysians have already ordered A400M and judging from history the RSAF almost never buy something which our neighbours have, especially in military aircraft. Please feel free to add any more possible contenders and comments,thanks Very Happy

1. C-130J HERCULES
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/hercules/

2. C-27J SPARTAN
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/spartan/

3. A400M
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/fla/

tiggersgd SG

1. c-130J
2. a400m
3. spartan

anymore other aircraft for consideration?

|-|05| SG

How about the C17?

tiggersgd SG

any info on that plane? thx.

sbst275 SG

C-17, aircraft made by Boeing Wink

Delta 5 SG

The RSAF is really interested in the C-17? Then the RSAF will finally have a strategic airlift capability... The An-70 from Ukraine offers similar capability but at a lower cost, perhaps the RSAF could look at that too.

Coming to the main topic on our medium-lift capability, I feel that the logical replacement for the C-130B/H fleet would be the C-130J, which is still in production for the USAF. The A400M would be nice but it is unlikely that we will buy that.

duotiga83 SG

C-17 is just too big for us

spartan6 SG

Bets on e C-130J Mr. Green

spartan6 SG

C-17 eats 2 much fuel it not cost-effective for us

Delta 5 SG

Yeah man still the trustworthy platform but fully modernised this time.

How many u guys think we should get? I feel that the current fleet of
10 C-130B/H is stretching the fleet a little thinly. Idea

spartan6 SG

12-——10 C-130J n 2 C-130-30J

Delta 5 SG

Add 4 or 6 C-17 or Westernised An-70 airlifters... Cool Mr. Green

spartan6 SG

[quote]Add 4 or 6 C-17 or Westernised An-70 airlifters... Cool Mr. Green
Well we have 4 F-50 dun we

duotiga83 SG

Spartan maybe abit too small for us…..maybe A400?

spartan6 SG

I dun know but e A400M being wat 8 years n it still on e drawing bord

wonderamazement SG

Globemaster?

duotiga83 SG

wayyyy...too big for I & II ...III is C-17

tankee1981 SG

Our C-130H have been usede extensively lately such as in the humaritarian aid(2004 tsunami etc), peace-keeping(Iraq) and routine transport missions ( supporting overseas trainings such as Lancer) Well, my guess will be the C-130J. The following are my reasons.

1. I think the A400M already been ordered by Malaysians so no much chance we getting the same aircraft. Furthermore A400M more expensive as they are to be paid in euros.

2. C-27J Spartans are a bit on the small side so not good enough to replace the C-130H. Our F-50 are roughly in the same class as the Spartans.

3. C-17 is not in the class of the C-130 and is more of a strategic transport asset. The production line is also closing down soon. Furthermore our KC-135R can also be used for transport. Unless Mindef plan to acquire strategic transport capability otherwise it is unlikely.

Any other possible candidates for replacement? Very Happy

sgFish SG

my bet's on the C-130J.

how about KC-135Rs...any plans to replace them?

Alvin.Yeoh SG

Keep the C-130 series…then maybe can get the Spectre as well! I love that plane, so many guns sticking out!