The C-130J-30 Super Hercules, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is the stretch version of the world’s most advanced tactical airlifter. By adding 15 feet to the fuselage, the C-130J-30 increases usable space in the cargo compartment, maximizing payload capacity while maintaining the proven reliability, versatility, and rugged performance of the Super Hercules family.
Program at a Glance
The Super Hercules program is a benchmark in aviation, offering a modern, highly interoperable platform.
- Global Fleet: Over 560 C-130J aircraft have been delivered worldwide .
- Proven Experience: The global C-130J fleet has surpassed 3 million total flight hours .
- Worldwide Trust: Operated by 25 nations across the globe, providing vital interoperability among allied forces .
- Unmatched Versatility: Certified to execute 20 different mission types across military, government, and humanitarian domains .
The "Stretch" Advantage
The C-130J-30 is engineered to provide maximum tactical airlift capability. Its primary advantage is its increased volume, allowing it to perform heavy-lift and high-capacity missions more efficiently.
- Expanded Capacity: The 15-foot fuselage extension allows the aircraft to carry two additional pallets of equipment compared to the standard model . In total, it can accommodate up to 8 cargo pallets, 128 combat troops, 92 paratroopers, or 97 medical litters .
- Enhanced Cargo Handling: Features an Enhanced Cargo Handling System (ECHS) that increases safety, improves precision for airdrops, and reduces the time required to reconfigure the cargo bay in the field .
- Superior Performance: Maintains exceptional short-field takeoff and landing capabilities (landing distance of 3,000 ft at 135,000 lb), allowing it to operate from austere, unpaved runways .
- Increased Efficiency: Equipped with modern digital avionics and four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop engines with six-bladed all-composite propellers, delivering greater power and fuel efficiency over legacy C-130 models .
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Feature / Specification
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C-130J-30 (Stretched)
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Standard C-130J (Regular)
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The "Stretch" Advantage
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Length
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112 ft 9 in (34.37 m)
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97 ft 9 in (29.79 m)
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+15 ft (4.58 m) longer fuselage
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Wingspan
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132 ft 7 in (40.41 m)
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132 ft 7 in (40.41 m)
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Identical wingspan
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Max Take-off Weight
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164,000 lb (74,389 kg)
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164,000 lb (74,389 kg)
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Identical structural MTOW limit
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Max Payload
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46,700 lb (21,183 kg)
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47,000 lb (21,319 kg)
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Standard model has slightly higher weight capacity due to lower empty aircraft weight
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Range (with 40,000 lb payload)
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2,160 nm (4,000 km)
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1,980 nm (3,667 km)
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+180 nm longer range with equal payload due to aerodynamics/fuel curves
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Paratrooper Capacity
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92 paratroopers
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64 paratroopers
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+28 combat-ready paratroopers
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Combat Troop Capacity
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128 troops
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92 troops
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+36 personnel transported
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Aeromedical Evac (Litters)
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97 litters
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74 litters
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+23 injured personnel capacity
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Cargo Pallet Capacity
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8 pallets (463L)
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6 pallets (463L)
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+2 additional standard pallets
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