The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules, and the only model currently in production.

The C-130J is the latest addition to the C-130 fleet and has replaced aging C-130Es and some of the high time C-130Hs. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology, which reduces manpower requirements, lowers operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models.

When it comes to tactical airlift, the C-130J Super Hercules is in a league of its own. Retired U.S. Air Force General of the Air Mobility Command, Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, breaks down why the Super Herc is the best option for the toughest missions.

The C-130J-30 is a stretch version of the C-130J, a proven, highly reliable and affordable airlifter. The C-130J-30 adds 15 feet to the fuselage, increasing usable space (two more pallets of equipment) in the cargo compartment.

The C-130J-30 is the most common cargo configuration used by air forces worldwide. The KC-130J is a short-body model with an integrated air-to-air refueling system. The C-130J-SOF configuration adds sensors and weapons for an international Special Operations aircraft. The LM-100J is newest production variant of the C-130J Super Hercules.

The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the venerable Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The Hercules family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history.

The C-130J is the newest generation of the C-130 Hercules which primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.

Aug 24, 2020 · The stretched C-130J-30 can carry eight 463L pallets, 97 litters, 24 CDS (US Container Delivery System) bundles, 128 equipped combat troops or 92 paratroopers. The first C-130J-30 for the UK RAF was delivered in November 1999 and deliveries of all 15 aircraft were completed in June 2001.

Jan 15, 2020 · The U.S. government ordered 50 more Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on Dec. 30, 2019, through an existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract awarded in August 2016. The order provides 24 HC/MC-130Js to the U.S. Air Force, 20 KC-130Js for the U.S. Marine Corps, and options for six HC-130Js for the U.S. Coast Guard.

2 days ago · ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Dyess Air Force Base is relocating C-130J planes due to impending high winds in Abilene. Eleven 317th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules will relocate from Dyess AFB ...