C-130 Capabilities

Truly Tactical

• The tactical airlift mission isn’t about speed; rather, it requires low altitudes and slow speeds, requiring the ability to go anywhere to support a multitude of missions.
• The C-130J Super Hercules is the only tactical-by-design medium-sized airlifter that meets all of the complex and challenging requirements of the tactical airlift mission.

Global Interoperability

With 28 operators in 23 nations, C-130J operators are part of a network of partners and allies that facilitates true force amplification, additional training opportunities, knowledge transfer and continued platform innovation.

Unmatched Capabilities

Defining advantages separating C-130J-30s from other medium jet cargo transports include:

• The best short-field takeoff and landing performance
• Air worthiness certification from 20+ operators
• Lower fuel consumption
• Reduced carbon footprint
• Increased range
• The most pallet and passenger capacity
• Superior survivability

Delivering Value

A stabilized production line, worldwide support system, global supply chain, established Joint Users Group, known insights, industrial collaborations, active training resources and commonalty between previous-generation fleets equals low-risk to service, lower fleet stand-up/operational costs and higher value versus other medium jet airlifters.

Continued Innovation

The C-130J is always evolving, always innovating, ready for what’s next — as exemplified by its:

• Unsurpassed multi-mission versatility
• Connectivity across platforms, mission environments
• A mature Block Upgrade program
• Digital integration spanning Super Hercules engineering, production and sustainment
• 21st Century Security capabilities
• Incremental powerplant improvements
• Ongoing aircraft modifications and new production variants to meet evolving airspace and mission needs

Proven Performance

• The global fleet of 555+ C-130Js has surpassed 3 million flight hours, providing real and established insights gained from missions flown in every environment, in every scenario.
• These hours provide the Super Hercules operating community validated data that yields reduced life cycle costs and higher aircraft availability.