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.

Mar 7, 2014 · On the C-130J, there are six blades. The "J" is also faster. It's top speed is 417 mph, up from 366 in the "H." And it can hold more weight (164,000 pounds vs 155,000 pounds) and travel...

A faster climb allows the C-130J-30 to get to safe altitudes more quickly to avoid hostile threats. The higher climb cruise ceiling allows the C-130J-30 to operate on more fuel-efficient routes.

Feb 19, 2025 · The post-Cold War decades introduced further upgrades, culminating in the C-130J Super Hercules with new propulsion and advanced avionics. Current production ensures that many air arms still receive brand-new airframes, while existing operators continue modernizing older variants.

The C-130J is the latest addition to the C-130 fleet and will replace aging C-130Es. 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.

Nov 26, 2020 · While it may look the same to some, the C-130J-30 is a very different aircraft to the C-130H. The most obvious differences are the six bladed composite prop and an increase of 4.5 metres in the cargo compartment length (two additional pallet stations), but looking further there are a lot of other changes and new technology that makes this a ...

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.

Sep 9, 2012 · What makes the difference between H1, H2 and H3? Don't forget the H and the H2.5. Bob, The AF '74' H models are referred to as H-1s. I was thinking of the early H's starting with HC130H's in 1964, that are mostly E models with -15 engines. Bob - Yeah guess I wasn't thinking about those when I wrote the post - there's some 68 H's too.

U.S. Air Force used the CC-130J designation to differentiate the standard C-130J variant from the "stretched" C-130J (company designation C-130J-30). CC-130H(T) is the Canadian tanker variant of the KC-130H .

Jul 11, 2024 · With the noticeable difference of a six-bladed composite propeller coupled to a Rolls-Royce AE2100D3 turboprop engine, the C-130J brings substantial performance improvements over all previous models. The C-130J-30, a stretch version with a 15-foot fuselage extension, increases the capabilities even more.