Le retrait, pour raisons de coupes budgétaires, est prévu en 2023.
LONDON–The UK Royal Air Force has extended the life of its Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules airlifters for another three months as it attempts to overcome shortfalls in availability of its Airbus A400M fleet.
But the retirement decision has been widely criticized by observers who say that the A400M will not be able to undertake all the tasks of the C-130J.
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/ ... -130j-lifeSeveral A400Ms are on the ground at RAF Brize Norton without propellers due to shortages. Others are undergoing a retrofit process. The level of availability changes on a daily and weekly basis.