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400th C-130J Super Hercules Delivered by Lockheed Martin

: Feb 16, 2018 - : 10:43 am

Lockheed Martin has completed the delivery of the 400th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft marking a major programme milestone.

The 400th aircraft was an MC-130J Commando II Special Operations aircraft assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s Special Operations Command (AFSOC).

In addition to being the 400th C-130J delivered, this aircraft was the 13th MC-130J to be converted into an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship; a highly modified C-130J that provides close-air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance.

“These first 400 C-130Js meet a global demand for the proven performance and unmatched versatility found only in a Super Hercules. Its durability, relevancy andcapabilitywill continue to set the C-130J apartas the world’s choice in tactical airlift for decades to come,” said George Shultz, vice president and general manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions at Lockheed Martin.

The C-130J Super Hercules is the latest production model of the legendary C-130 Hercules aircraft, with operators in 17 nations.

The C-130J is highly versatile platform which supports 17 different mission configurations to include transport (military and commercial), firefighting, search and rescue, Special Operations, weather reconnaissance, and aerial refuelling.

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