MARIETTA, Ga., June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)
recently delivered the 2,700th Hercules multi-mission tactical
airlifter, increasing the size, reach and strength of the worldwide
C-130 fleet.
This landmark aircraft is a KC-130J Super Hercules tanker
operated by the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Refueler Transport
Squadron 252 at Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Defined by its proven performance and unmatched versatility,
operators in 70 nations around the world fly C-130 airlifters
to support any mission — anywhere, any time. The current C-130
production model is the C-130J Super Hercules, which includes the
KC-130J tactical tanker. To date, the C-130J is certified to
support 18 different mission requirements.
"The Lockheed Martin team is honored to deliver this milestone
Super Hercules to the U.S. Marine Corps, where it will be part
of the largest KC-130J fleet in the world and provide true force
amplification across the globe," said Rod
McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed
Martin's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions line of business.
"Not only does this Hercules represent the 2,700th C-130 delivered,
but it also reflects the inherent mission and performance
adaptability that fuels the C-130's ongoing relevance."
The KC-130J is the global standard for tactical tankers,
refueling a majority of rotary wing aircraft in operation today and
multiple fixed-wing aircraft including the Lockheed Martin F-35B/C
Lighting II fighter aircraft. With its truly tactical design, the
KC-130J has the ability to fly at the slow speeds and low altitudes
that are ideal when refueling helicopters.
Always evolving, continually innovating and ready for what's
next, the Super Hercules leads the charge by setting standards and
shaping the future of tactical airlift missions — including
humanitarian operations around the world. The global C-130J fleet
spans 26 operators in 22 nations with 20+ air worthiness
certifications. With nearly 3 million flight hours logged across
the global fleet of 540+ C-130Js, invaluable insights gained from
missions in every scenario equip the C-130J for what's next.
For additional information visit:
www.lockheedmartin.com/C130
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