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.

The C-130J can airdrop loads of up to 42,000 lbs (19,051 kg) or use its high-flotation landing gear to land and deliver cargo on rough, dirt strips. Types of airdrops: Low- and high-velocity cargo and personnel Methods of airdrops: Extraction, gravity and door bundle

Media in category "Lockheed C-130 Hercules front views" The following 40 files are in this category, out of 40 total.

Browse 289 hercules c130 j photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Royal AirForce RAF Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules in the flying-display at the 1999 Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo RIAT RIAT.

The C-130J Fuselage Aircraft Systems Trainer (FAST) is a modified C-130 aircraft designed to represent the performance, funcions, and appearance of the C-130J aircraft.

Here supporting the Frecce Tricolori National Aerobatic Team. Note: Sitting at golden hour on the ramp. Note: Parked up on Apron Foxtrot after arriving during the night. JetPhotos.com is the …

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 …

Although often called a HC-130J, the aircraft is actually marked C-130J in front of its horizontal stabilizer.

Oct 10, 2014 · Strap in for a front row seat in the cockpit of the Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules. Chief Test Pilot for Airlift Aircraft Wayne Roberts makes it look easy as he puts the Super Herc through...