What are the capabilities of the C-130J?
The C-130J also counts capabilities as diverse as Special Operations, aerial refueling, firefighting, close air support, search and rescue, and personnel recovery. The Super Hercules is manufactured in four main configurations. The C-130J-30 is the most common cargo configuration used by air forces worldwide. 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.The tanks powered the C-130Js all the way from west Texas to Hawaii without stopping, a previously “unheard of” feat in the Super Hercules, Leach said.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.
What is the difference between C-130 and C-130J?
Compared to older C-130s, the J model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance. The C-130J-30 is a stretch version, adding 15 feet to the fuselage, increasing usable space in the cargo compartment. For example, the takeoff distance at a normal maximum takeoff weight of 155,000 pounds (70,305 kg) is 3,290 ft (1,003 m) for the C-130J model and 3,586 feet (1,093 m) for the C-130H model.