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Lockheed Martin Delivers 400th C-130J Super HERCULES

MC-130J COMMANDO II Special Operations aircraft assigned to AFSOC

 

On 9 February, Lockheed Martin reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 400th C-130J Super HERCULES aircraft, an MC-130J COMMANDO II Special Operations aircraft that is assigned to the US Air Force’s Special Operations Command (AFSOC).

The C-130J Super HERCULES is the current production model of the legendary C-130 HERCULES aircraft, with operators in 17 nations. To date, the global fleet of C-130Js has surpassed more than 1.7 million flight hours supporting almost any mission requirement. “We celebrate this accomplishment with our employees, industry partners and the Super HERCULES operator community that spans 17 countries,” George Shultz, Vice President and General Manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions at Lockheed Martin, explained. “These first 400 C-130Js meet a global demand for the proven performance and unmatched versatility found only in a Super HERCULES. Its durability, relevancy and capability will continue to set the C-130J apart as the world’s choice in tactical airlift for decades to come.”

The C-130J is defined by its versatility. To date, the C-130J supports 17 different mission configurations to include transport (military and commercial), firefighting, search and rescue, Special Operations, weather reconnaissance, and aerial refueling. 

The US government operates the largest C-130J Super HERCULES fleet in the world. This delivery represents the US government’s continued transition to the C-130J as the common platform across Air Mobility Command, AFSOC, Air Combat Command, US Coast Guard and US Marine Corps. The Air National Guard and Reserve still operate a mixed fleet of C-130J and legacy aircraft.

 

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02/14/2018

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