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C-130J Super Hercules

United StatesLockheed MartinAvión de Transporte TácticoPrimer Vuelo:1999
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA

The C-130J Super Hercules is the definitive variant of the legendary C-130 Hercules tactical airlifter, serving over 20 nations worldwide. Powered by four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop engines (4,637 shp each), it carries up to 20,412 kg or 92 troops over 6,852 km. STOL-capable with short unprepared strips. Variants include C-130J-30 stretched fuselage, KC-130J tanker, MC-130J special operations, and AC-130J gunship. Over 400 C-130Js delivered globally.

C-130J Super Hercules
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C-130J Super Hercules - Lockheed Martin
VENTAJAS
  • Most versatile tactical transport aircraft ever built
  • Can operate from short, unprepared airstrips worldwide
  • Multiple specialized variants serve every branch of military
  • AC-130J gunship provides devastating close air support
  • 2,500+ C-130s produced; unmatched global logistics support
DESVENTAJAS
  • Payload and range less than strategic airlifters like C-17
  • Turboprop speed limits rapid strategic deployment
  • Aging concept; replacement needed for high-threat environments
  • Some variants face maintenance backlog
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW3
RANGE6,852 Km
ENGINES4x Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 Turboprop (4,637 Shp Each)
PAYLOAD20,412 Kg / 92 Troops
VARIANTSC-130J-30 (Stretched), KC-130J (Tanker), MC-130J (SOF), AC-130J (Gunship)
MAX SPEED643 Km/H
TOTAL PRODUCED400+ (J Variant)
FIELD PERFORMANCESTOL-Capable; Short Unprepared Strips
INTELIGENCIA RELACIONADA6 ARTÍCULOS
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