The Global Leader in Aerial Refueling
The KC-130Js assigned to U.S. Marine Corps units have more than 20,000 hours of flight in Iraq. The KC-130J is battle-tested and delivers capabilities that enables fleets around the world to keep flying. The KC-130J aerial refueling (AR) tanker is the latest in a long lineage of combat proven KC-130 Hercules tanker technologies. The new KC-130J builds on proven tanker designs while taking full advantage of tremendous technological and performance improvements inherent in the basic C-130J aircraft. Several international operators also fly the KC-130J.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Maximum Takeoff Weight: |
164,000 lbs |
Maximum Fuel: |
61,364 lbs. (with external tanks) |
Max Payload: |
47,903 lbs. (at Maximum Wing Relieving Fuel) |
Cargo Volume: |
4,551 cu ft. |
Crew For Refueling Options: |
Two Pilots, One Advanced Crew Stations (ACS) Operator, Two Loadmasters |
Max Range: |
4,275 n.mi (with external tanks) |
