Thus increasing usable space in the cargo compartment. The C-130J-30 (aka CC-130J) is a stretch version of the C-130J, adding 15 feet (4.6 meters) to the fuselage, The C-130J is the latest addition to the C-130 fleet and will replace aging C-130Es. Or a combination of any of these up to the cargo compartment capacity or maximum allowable weight. Of up to 42,000 pounds (19,050 kg) or use its high-flotation landing gear to land and deliver cargo on austere, dirt/grass airstrips.Ĭ-130J carries up to six 463L standard pallets or 74 litters or 16 Container Delivery System (CDS) bundles or 92 combat troops or 64 paratroopers, In an aerial delivery role, it can airdrop loads Using its aft loading ramp and door, the C-130J (latest version) can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including everything from utility helicoptersĪnd wheeled armored vehicles to standard palletized cargo and military personnel. It serves as an advanced tactical airlifter. The C-130 "Vanilla" is the Hercules base variant.
On December 11, 2015, Lockheed Martin delivered the 2,500th C-130 Hercules. Military aircraft production line in the history of aviation. Since the 1950s, Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 2,500 C-130s and the production line in Marietta, Georgia is the longest continuously operating Much of the special mission equipment added to the Hercules is removable, allowing the aircraft to revert back to its cargo delivery role if desired.Īdditionally, the C-130 can be rapidly reconfigured for the various types of cargo such as palletized equipment, floor-loaded material, airdrop platforms,Ĭontainer delivery system bundles, vehicles and personnel or aeromedical evacuation.
The flexible design of the C-130 enables it to be configured for many different missions, allowing for one aircraft to perform the role of many. Older C-130s are powered by four Rolls-Royce Allision T56 turboprop engines. It is powered by four Rolls-RoyceĪE 2100D3 turboprop engines with 4,700 shp each. The latest addition to the C-130 Family is the C-130J. Such as combat delivery, aerial refueling, special operations, disaster relief and humanitarian missions. The C-130 is a highly flexible aircraft able to perform many different missions The Lockheed Martin C–130 Hercules is a Family of tactical airlift, aerial refueling,Īnd military special mission aircraft. By Forecast International /// The following is a snapshot of the C-130 Hercules programs.įor complete data and a forecast outlook, please view our Military Aircraft Forecast.
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