Den Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules er et firemotors turboprop militært transportfly. C-130J er en omfattende oppdatering av Lockheed C-130 Hercules, med nye motorer, flydekk og andre systemer. Hercules-familien har den lengste kontinuerlige produksjonen av noen militære fly i historien. I løpet av mer enn 60 års tjeneste har familien deltatt i militære, sivile og humanitære hjelpeoperasjoner. Hercules har overlevd flere planlagte etterfølgerdesign, spesielt Advanced Medium STOL Transport-deltakerne. Femten nasjoner har bestilt totalt 300 C-130J, hvorav 250 fly er levert per februar 2012.
Den C-130J Super Herculesis the most recent and advanced version of the venerable C-130 family. While it looks similar to the “Legacy” Hercules from the outside, it is a completely different aircraft under the skin. Featuring more powerful engines, a digital “glass” cockpit, and automated systems that allow for a reduced crew size, the “J-model” flies higher, faster, and farther than any of its predecessors. It remains the only military transport aircraft in history to remain in continuous production for over 60 years.
Attribute
Technical Specification (C-130J)
Rolle
Tactical Airlift / Multi-Role Transport
Mannskapet
3 (2 Pilots and 1 Loadmaster)
Kraftverk
4 × Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops
Horsepower
4,637 shp (3,458 kW) per engine
Propellers
Dowty R391 6-blade composite “Scimitar”
Maximum Speed
417 mph (671 km/h / Mach 0.59)
Max Payload
42,000 lbs (Standard) / 44,000 lbs (C-130J-30)
Service Ceiling
28,000 feet (with 42,000 lb payload)
Advanced Technology & Efficiency
Digital Glass Cockpit:The J-model replaced the hundreds of analog gauges of the E and H models with four large liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It also introducedHead-Up Displays (HUDs)for both pilots, allowing them to fly low-level missions without taking their eyes off the horizon.
Advanced Propulsion:The AE 2100D3 engines are 25% more powerful and 15% more fuel-efficient than earlier models. The distinctsix-bladed composite propellersare lighter and provide much higher thrust at low speeds.
Reduced Crew:Thanks to the high level of automation and theStation Keeping System (SKS), the C-130J eliminated the need for a dedicated Navigator and Flight Engineer, reducing the standard crew from five to three.
Enhanced Cargo Handling:The J-model includes an Enhanced Cargo Handling System (ECHS) that allows for quicker reconfiguration between paratroop missions, palletized cargo, or vehicle transport.
Variations and Versatility
The “Stretch” (C-130J-30):The most common version in service today is the C-130J-30, which features a 15-foot fuselage extension (two plugs), allowing for two additional cargo pallets or significantly more paratroopers.
The Special Ops Fleet:The J-model airframe serves as the basis for theAC-130J Ghostridergunship, theMC-130J Commando IIfor special operations, and theHC-130J Combat King IIfor search and rescue.
The KC-130J:Used extensively by the U.S. Marine Corps, this version acts as a tactical tanker, capable of refueling both helicopters and fixed-wing fighters while also carrying cargo.
Worldwide Operator Base:The C-130J is used by nearly 20 nations, including the UK, Australia, India, and Canada, ensuring its status as the “backbone” of global tactical airlift for the 21st century.
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