What is the C-130J Super Hercules used for?
The C-130J Super Hercules is a proven, reliable workhorse ready whenever the world calls. From medevac and aerial refueling to firefighting and humanitarian relief, it delivers every mission, anywhere. HC-130J – Coast Guard – This Hercules is used for long-range search and rescue missions. At 33,000 feet, it cruises at 374 mph, and it can go an impressive 5,000 miles without refueling.
How many people can a C-130J carry?
The C-130J-30 Hercules can carry up to 124 passengers, or eight pallets of cargo. It can work alongside other airlifters, including the C-27J Spartan and C-17A Globemaster III. Upgrades to the C-130J-30 have enhanced communications and information-sharing, and improved the aircraft’s endurance during battle. It is the current variant of the C-130 Hercules and is the airlifter of choice for 26 operators in 22 nations. The largest operators are the US Air Force, US Marine Corps, Australia, Canada, India, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates 12 C-130J Super Hercules.The C-130J Super Hercules delivers unparallelled air mobility in some of the world’s most demanding environments, from high-altitude operations in the Himalayas to the highest airstrips in the world at India’s newly established Nayoma Air Base in eastern Ladakh.