Thailand might consider Shaanxi Y-9 as replacement for C-130

China’s Xinhua news agency reported that Thailand might consider the Shaanxi Y-9 transport aircraft as a candidate to replace the Royal Thai Air Force’s C-130.

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Photo: Royal Thai Air Force

Outgoing Air Force chief Trithod Sonchaeng signaled that his service is looking into replacing the C-130H fleet.

The other possible contender mentioned in Xinhua’s report is the Lockheed Martin C-130J.