C-130J Super Hercules

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:

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

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.

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