C-130J-SOF
C-130J-SOF
Gunship Aircrafts
Basic Information
Name
C-130J-SOF
Designation
C-130J-SOF
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Gunship Aircrafts
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The C-130J-SOF (Special Operations Forces) is a multipurpose variant of the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft intended for international customers. The new aircraft is able to execute Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and psychological operations, airdrop resupply, personnel recovery, humanitarian relief, as well as infiltration, exfiltration and re-supply of SOF personnel. It can perform aerial refueling of fighter aircraft, VSTOL jets and helicopters in forward areas near/in hostile territory. Besides, the aircraft can conduct combat operations armed with a 30mm cannon and Hellfire missiles. Lockheed Martin launched the C-130J-SOF at the Paris Air Show in June 2017.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Gunship Aircrafts
Status
Under Development
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2020
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Engines
4
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
30 millimeter
Variants
Variant 1
C-130H Hercules
Variant 2
MC-130H Talon II
Variant 3
AC-130U Spooky
Variant 4
C-130J Super Hercules
Variant 5
CC-130J Super Hercules
Variant 6
KC-130J Super Hercules
Variant 7
WC-130J
Variant 8
MC-130W Combat Spear
Variant 9
EC-130J Commando Solo
Variant 10
MC-130J Commando II
Variant 11
AC-130J Ghostrider
Variant 12
LM-100J
Variant 13
C-130J-SOF
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000526
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
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