Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
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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.
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C-130J Super Hercules | |
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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[1] |
Developed from | Lockheed C-130 Hercules |
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The C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules, and the only model currently in production. As of March 2022[update], 500 C-130J aircraft have been delivered to 26 operators in 22 countries.[1]