Boeing team delivers C-130H Aerial Refueling Tanker to Japan

Boeing and partners Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Cobham Mission Systems have delivered a C-130H aerial refueling tanker to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The JASDF took delivery in late February at KHI Gifu Works after the aircraft completed modification and acceptance for testing at the KHI facility in Gifu. KHI modified the C-130H, originally designed as a transport aircraft, to incorporate Cobham air-to-air refueling pods and Boeing design modifications affecting the structure, wiring and fuel system. The tanker currently provides aerial refueling for the UH-60J, a search and rescue helicopter. It now will move into operational testing with the JASDF.