From the highest landing strip in the world to austere, unprepared runways, the C-130J goes where other airlifters can’t, won’t or don’t go. It’s a proven workhorse that’s the airlifter of choice for 25 operators in 21 nations around the world, supporting any mission whenever and wherever it calls.
Unrivaled Versatility
One aircraft, many missions ... no aircraft in history or operation today can match the C- 130J’s 18 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.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics presents milestone pins and certificates for C-130 pilots and crew members who log 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; and 10,000 hours on a C-130 (legacy, C-130Js and L-100s).
To request pins/certificates, fill out the form below and email it to: Kelly Shiple
Questions? Call +1 (770) 494-9189

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Stephanie Stinn
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Rob Toth
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Rich Johnston
Director of Air Mobility & Maritime Missions BD, International
Office: (770) 494-7835
Cell: (404) 218-1525