Engine upgrade propels Thai Hercules extension

摘要

Rolls-Royce has received an engine upgrade contract that will extend Thailand's operational use of the Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport and also reduce the maintenance demands of its T56 turboprops. Announced on 18 June, the deal makes Bangkok "the first international customer to update its C-130H fleet with the T56 Series 3.5 engine upgrade", R-R says. The activity covers a total of 58 engines, with an initial three-year phase to cover upgrades on 20 of these.