C-130J aircraft

Rolls-Royce has received a contract modification to provide support services for the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin-built C-130J Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft fleet.

Representing the exercise of a sixth option as part of the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) MissionCare contract, the $97.3m order covers the supply of sustainment services for the aircraft’s Rolls-Royce AE 2100 turboprop powerplants, nacelles and propellers.

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The company will primarily deliver logistics and programme management support and engineering services, as well as spares and technical data support to the air force.

Rolls-Royce Defence Customer Services president Paul Craig said: "Rolls-Royce has worked hard to develop service support that aligns our efforts with customer requirements for mission readiness."

As part of the MissionCare contract, the company provides a suite of services and guaranteed engine availability that is tailored to each military customer’s specific requirements.

Rolls-Royce has maintained more than 90% parts and fleet availability through proactive fleet management every year, simultaneously helping the air force to address its global combat deployments.

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"Rolls-Royce has maintained more than 90% parts and fleet availability through proactive fleet management every year."

The company also provides round-the-clock real-time engineering support for the USAF C-130J engine fleet and other military aircraft, through its new Defense Operations Center in Indianapolis, US. Sustainment work under the contract is scheduled to be carried out throughout 2013.

A derivative of the Allison AE 1107C-Liberty turboshaft engine, the Rolls-Royce AE 2100 engine is a two-shaft gas turbine with a 14-stage high pressure (HP) compressor, is designed to power military transport, long-range maritime patrol and high-speed regional aircraft.

The engine’s military variant, AE 2100D3, is integrated with an advanced six-bladed Dowty propeller for use on the C-130J Hercules aircraft.

The C-130J Super Hercules is primarily used for conducting airborne assault, search / rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refuelling, maritime patrol and aerial fire-fighting missions worldwide.

Image: The C-130J Super Hercules aircraft is powered by four Allison AE2100D3 turboprop engines. Photo courtesy of © Rolls-Royce plc 2013.

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