Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

C-130J Super Hercules
A U.S. Air Force C-130J
General information
TypeMilitary transport, aerial refuelling aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
StatusIn service
Primary usersUnited States Air Force
United States Marine Corps
See Operators section for others
Number built500 as of March 2022
History
Manufactured1996–present
Introduction date1999
First flight5 April 1996
Developed fromLockheed C-130 Hercules
VariantLockheed Martin E-130J

The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is a medium-size 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.