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Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

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
Status In service
Primary users United States Air Force
United States Marine Corps
See Operators section for others
Produced 1996–present
Number built 500 as of March 2022[1]
Developed from Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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. As of March 2022, 500 C-130J aircraft have been delivered to 26 operators in 22 countries.[1]

  1. ^ a b Hoyle, Craig (30 March 2022). "C-130J deliveries pass 500 aircraft: we analyse type's global fleet mix". Defence. FlightGlobal.

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