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Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules Tactical Airlifter Variant

The C-130J Super Hercules is the current-generation Hercules tactical airlifter, a distinct later product branch with modernized systems and four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops.

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Identity

Aliases
C-130JC-130J Super HerculesC-130J-30Super Hercules
Family Name
Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules
Full Name
Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules Tactical Airlifter Variant
Roles
cargomilitaryutilitysearch_and_rescue
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
C-130J

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
stol
Description
The C-130J Super Hercules is the current-generation Hercules tactical airlifter, a distinct later product branch with modernized systems and four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops.
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Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    C-130J AE 2100 installation
    Notes
    Lockheed Martin identifies four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 engines for the C-130J; the linked production node is the canonical AE 2100 family because no AE 2100D3 variant node is currently canonical.

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 00:17:57 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 00:19:18 UTC