Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is a 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.
| C-130J Super Hercules | |
|---|---|
| A U.S. Air Force C-130J | |
| Role | Military transport, aerial refuelling aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 5 April 1996 |
| Introduction | 1999 |
| Retired | 2023 (Royal Air Force) |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | United States Air Force United States Marine Corps Royal Air Force (retired) See Operators section for others |
| Produced | 1996–present |
| Number built | 500 as of March 2022 |
| Developed from | Lockheed C-130 Hercules |
The C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules, and the only model currently in production. As of March 2022, 500 C-130J aircraft have been delivered to 26 operators in 22 countries.
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