What does RNZAF mean?
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What does RNZAF mean?
The Royal New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) (Māori: Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa, “The Warriors of the Sky of New Zealand”; previously Te Hokowhitu o Kahurangi, “War Party of the Blue”) is the aerial service branch of the New Zealand Defence Force.
What is C-130J used for?
The versatile airframe has found uses in other roles, including as a gunship (AC-130), for airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol, and aerial firefighting. It is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide.
How old is RNZAF?
On 1 April 1937 the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) became an independent service within the New Zealand defence forces. This marked the culmination of two decades of struggle for parity with its army and navy counterparts.
What did the RNZAF do in the ww2?
Equipped with American-made aircraft, the RNZAF conducted anti-submarine patrols, reconnaissance, bombing, rescue, and fighter escort missions throughout the Solomon Islands and over the Bismarck Archipelago off New Guinea.
What engine does C-130J use?
Rolls-Royce AE 2100Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules / Engine type
The C-130J is equipped with four Allison AE2100D3 turboprop engines, each rated at 4,591 shaft horsepower (3,425kW). The all-composite six-blade R391 propeller system was developed by Dowty Aerospace. The engines are equipped with full-authority digital electronic control (FADEC) by Lucas Aerospace.
What happened to RNZAF Skyhawks?
The RNZAF withdrew the Skyhawks from service in 2001 and they were put into storage awaiting sale. Draken International signed an agreement with the New Zealand government in 2012 to purchase eight McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawks as well as various other equipment and accessories.
How many Hercules does NZ have?
five C-
Our Royal New Zealand Air Force currently operates five C-130(NZ) Hercules aircraft. We took delivery of the first three Hercules (NZ7001 – NZ7003) in 1965. These were the first C-130H production models off the Lockheed production line.
