C-130J Super Hercules: Cargo Aircraft

Step "Into the Cockpit" of the C-130J Super Hercules!

We’ve unlocked the doors to the C-130J Super Hercules cockpit. Experience the C-130J like never before with an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience that explores the innovative technology behind the aircraft.

Always evolving, continually innovating, and ready for what’s next, the C-130J Super Hercules leads the charge, setting standards and shaping the future of tactical airlift missions. As the backbone of NATO's airlift superiority, it spans 26 operators across 22 nations, amplifying forces and ensuring interoperability. With nearly three million flight hours logged across the global fleet of 540+ C-130Js, invaluable insights gained from missions in every scenario equip the C-130J for what’s next. 

Unrivaled Versatility

One aircraft, many missions ... no aircraft in history or operation today can match the C- 130J’s 19 certified, diverse, multi-mission capabilities. These capabilities are either built as a production variant or can be provided through a roll-on/roll-off configuration, providing additional resources with a short turn around installation time. Learn more about our production variants:

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Proven Performance

The C-130J’s performance is proven with more than 2 million flight hours supporting tactical airlift, search and rescues, special operations, commercial, and refueling missions around the globe. The global fleet's operating community has access to Lockheed Martin's unique insights to keep the aircraft mission ready, offered through channels including:

  • 24/7 Customer Support Center
  • Field Support teams
  • Robust HercFusion data analytics for advanced predictive fleet operations optimization
  • Full catalog of Aeronautics Capabilities Solutions for post-production enhancements
  • Spares pooling
  • Partnership with Derco, a Lockheed Martin company that is a leader in spares, component refresh/replenishment, logistics and technical solutions around the world


 


Enhanced Capability

The C-130J is faster, goes further and holds more compared to legacy platforms, translating to greater power and enhanced capabilities. The C-130J Super Hercules is the most advanced C-130 ever designed, built, flown and maintained, with a truly integrated digital core that offers:

  • Dual HUDs for increased situational awareness
  • Block 7.0/8.1 software, installed in-line during production
  • Automated maintenance fault reporting
  • Integrated defensive suite
  • 250 knot ramp/door 


 


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Global Scale

The global C-130 family ― to include legacy and Super Hercules operators ― spans 70 nations. A truly worldwide supply chain builds and supports the C-130 enterprise. When it comes to the C-130J, support is always close by thanks to in-person, real-time, global resources operated out of six continents.

 

70 Years of Innovation

Innovation never stops, and neither do we. For 70 years, the C-130 Hercules has been at the forefront of tactical airlift missions, continuously evolving to meet the needs of our global operators. Today, the C-130J Super Hercules exemplifies our commitment to advancement with its proven performance and 19 mission capabilities. We’re always innovating to ensure we’re ready for what’s next.

Latest News   ___
Sep 05, 2024
Story
The worldwide Super Hercules fleet is growing with the news that Egypt will acquire two C-130J-30 tactical airlifters.
Aug 28, 2024
Third Party Article
Since its first flight Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 Hercules has proven to be one of the most versatile and active aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet.
Aug 09, 2024
Press Release
A new era of tactical airlift capability for New Zealand has officially begun with Lockheed Martin delivering the first of five C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the New Zealand MOD.
Flight Hour Awards   ___

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics presents milestone pins and certificates for C-130 pilots and crew members who log 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; and 10,000 hours on a C-130 (legacy, C-130Js and L-100s).

To request pins/certificates, please email: fieldassignment.support@lmco.com

Questions? Call +1 (770) 494-9189

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Contacts   ___

 

Media:
Stephanie Stinn
Office: (770) 494-0489
Mobile: (678) 761-6687

Business:
Rob Toth
Director of Air Mobility & Maritime Missions Domestic Campaigns 
Office: (817) 777-3919
Mobile: (682) 760-7288

Nick Smythe 
Director of Air Mobility & Maritime Missions International Campaigns 
Office: +1 (817) 935-3356
Mobile: +1 (678) 294-4839