First C-130 of the Chilean Air Force to use the NP2000 propeller system from Collins Aerospace
Collins Aero space announced today that the first Chilean Air Force (CAF) C-130 has successfully upgraded to the NP2000 propeller system . The completion of this install marks a major milestone as it serves as the first international C-130 upgraded with NP2000. Under the order, Collins will upgrade the Chilean Air Force’s C-130 fleet including C-130B, C-130E, KC-130R and C-130H model variants. With its eight composite blades and the Electronic Propeller Control System (EPCS), the NP2000 propeller systems offers several benefits compared to our legacy systems including: up to 20 percent thrust increase during take-off, approximately 20db sound reduction in the cockpit and up to 50 percent reduction in maintenance hours. “This installation of the full NP2000 propeller system marks the first international modernization of the C-130 for the Chilean Air Force,” said Quinlan Lyte, senior director, Propeller Systems, Collins Aerospace. “Our innovative NP2000 system incorpora...