CC-130J Super Hercules

The CC-130J, formerly known as the C-130J-30, is a stretch version, adding 15 feet to fuselage, increasing usable space in the cargo compartment, which translates to 30 percent more usable volume for increased seating, litters, pallets or airdrop platforms. This bigger cargo compartment can accommodate up to 7 pallets, 2 more than C-130J, and up to 92 paratroopers or 128 troops and their equipment, 28 more than C-130J. The long fuselage Super Hercules features a strengthened cargo ramp and improved airdrop system, allowing crews to make airdrops at 250 knots, which helps them avoid antiaircraft fire in hostile areas. The US Air Force cleared the container delivery system on the CC-130J aircraft in February 2005. In July 2004, the Royal Danish Air Force notified Lockheed-Martin that it will exercise an option for one C-130J Super Hercules (long-fuselage version) in addition to three already delivered C-130Js ordered in December 2000. The contract for one additional C-130J was signed in October 2004. Lockheed-Martin delivered the last of 22 C-130Js, a CC-130J, ordered by the Italian Air Force on 10 February 2005. Super Hercules deliveries to Italy began in 2000 with first order for 18 aircraft placed in 1997, two more in 1999 and two more in 2000 completing 12 C-130Js and 10 CC-130Js. As of 2005, these aircraft had been involved in tactical transport missions in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Italian Air Force.

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