MilitaryC-130J
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, representing a comprehensive modernization of the venerable C-130 Hercules. It features new turboprop engines, a digital avionics suite, and improved performance capabilities over its predecessors.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 1999 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 671 km/h |
| Range | 5,250 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 79.38 t |
History
Introduced in 1999 by Lockheed Martin in the US, it represents a significant modernization of the C-130 platform, used by numerous air forces globally.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 161 | confirmed |
| India | Medium | confirmed |
| United Kingdom | 1 | confirmed |
| South Korea | 12 | confirmed |
| Israel | 7 | confirmed |
| France | 3 | confirmed |
| Italy | 9 | confirmed |
| Egypt | 2 | confirmed |
| Germany | 3 | confirmed |
| Indonesia | 5 | confirmed |
| Poland | 3 | confirmed |
| Australia | 12 | confirmed |
| Spain | 1 | confirmed |
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