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The Block 7.0 program adds 29 capabilities to the CC-130J Hercules. Mike Reyno Photo
Cascade Aerospace Inc. has announced the completion of the first Block 7.0 upgrade installation on a CC-130J Super Hercules operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
This is the first CC-130J Block 7.0 upgrade to be completed outside of an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or government facility. All 17 CC-130Js in the RCAF fleet will receive the Block 7.0 upgrade with Cascade Aerospace managing the installation process.
The Block 7.0 program adds 29 capabilities to the CC-130J Hercules, including:
- Link-16 Tactical Data Link, which provides enhanced situational awareness by linking voice and graphic communications between allied aircraft;
- New flight management system that complies with CNS/ATM mandates and includes vertical navigation and coupled auto throttle capacity;
- Special mission display processor;
- Civil GPS; and
- Ground power modules.
The Block 7.0 capabilities were selected by a multi-national C-130J Super Hercules user group that includes Canada, the United States, Italy, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia and Norway. Canada will be the first C-130J operator to accomplish a full fleet Block 7.0 upgrade, scheduled to be complete in October 2016.
