Worldwide C-130J Super Hercules Fleet Soars Past 3 Million Flight Hours
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced at the Farnborough International Airshow that the global C-130J Super Hercules fleet has surpassed 3 million flight hours. This milestone, achieved by 545+ delivered aircraft from 21 nations, showcases the aircraft's versatility across 18 different mission types. The hours were logged from the C-130J's first flight on April 5, 1996, through early July 2024.
The C-130J's capabilities include combat, transport, aerial refueling, Special Operations, medevac, humanitarian relief, search and rescue, weather reconnaissance, firefighting, and commercial freight delivery. The Super Hercules leads in tactical airlift missions, offering advantages such as proven operational readiness, increased reliability, superior tactical airlift and combat airdrop capabilities, and certification by over 20 airworthiness authorities.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) ha annunciato al Farnborough International Airshow che la flotta globale di C-130J Super Hercules ha superato le 3 milioni di ore di volo. Questo traguardo, raggiunto con oltre 545 aerei consegnati da 21 nazioni, dimostra la versatilità dell'aeromobile in 18 diversi tipi di missione. Le ore sono state registrate dal primo volo del C-130J avvenuto il 5 aprile 1996, fino ai primi di luglio 2024.
Le capacità del C-130J includono combattimento, trasporto, rifornimento aereo, operazioni speciali, evacuazione medica, aiuti umanitari, ricerca e salvataggio, ricognizione meteorologica, lotta agli incendi e consegna di merci commerciali. Il Super Hercules è leader nelle missioni di airlift tattico, offrendo vantaggi come prontezza operativa collaudata, maggiore affidabilità, superiori capacità di airlift tattico e lanci aerei di combattimento, e certificazione da più di 20 autorità di aviorosso.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) anunció en el Farnborough International Airshow que la flota global de C-130J Super Hercules ha superado las 3 millones de horas de vuelo. Este hito, alcanzado por más de 545 aeronaves entregadas de 21 naciones, demuestra la versatilidad de la aeronave en 18 diferentes tipos de misiones. Las horas fueron registradas desde el primer vuelo del C-130J el 5 de abril de 1996, hasta principios de julio de 2024.
Las capacidades del C-130J incluyen combate, transporte, reabastecimiento aéreo, operaciones especiales, evacuación médica, ayuda humanitaria, búsqueda y rescate, reconocimiento meteorológico, lucha contra incendios y entrega de carga comercial. El Super Hercules lidera en misiones de transporte aéreo táctico, ofreciendo ventajas como una preparación operativa comprobada, mayor fiabilidad, capacidades superiores de transporte aéreo táctico y lanzamientos de combate, y certificación por más de 20 autoridades de aeronavegabilidad.
록히드 마틴(Lockheed Martin, NYSE: LMT)은 파른버러 국제 항공 박람회에서 전 세계 C-130J 슈퍼 허큘리스 함대가 300만 비행 시간을 초과했다고 발표했습니다. 이 이정표는 21개국에서 납품된 545대 이상의 항공기가 달성한 것으로, 18가지 다양한 임무 유형에서 항공기의 다재다능함을 보여줍니다. 이 비행 시간은 C-130J의 첫 비행인 1996년 4월 5일부터 2024년 7월 초까지 기록되었습니다.
C-130J의 능력은 전투, 수송, 공중 급유, 특수 작전, 응급 후송, 인도적 지원, 수색 및 구조, 기상 정찰, 화재 진압, 상업 화물 배송을 포함합니다. 슈퍼 허큘리스는 전술 공수 임무에서 선두주자로, 입증된 작전 준비성, 증가된 신뢰성, 우수한 전술 공수 및 전투 공수 능력, 20개 이상의 항공 성능 인증 기관의 인증과 같은 장점을 제공합니다.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a annoncé lors du Farnborough International Airshow que la flotte mondiale de C-130J Super Hercules a dépassé les 3 millions d'heures de vol. Ce jalon, atteint par plus de 545 avions livrés provenant de 21 nations, met en avant la polyvalence de l'appareil à travers 18 types de missions différentes. Les heures ont été enregistrées depuis le premier vol du C-130J le 5 avril 1996 jusqu'au début de juillet 2024.
Les capacités du C-130J incluent combat, transport, ravitaillement en vol, opérations spéciales, évacuation médicale, aide humanitaire, recherche et sauvetage, reconnaissance météorologique, lutte contre les incendies et livraison de fret commercial. Le Super Hercules est en tête des missions de transport aérien tactique, offrant des avantages tels qu'une préparation opérationnelle prouvée, une fiabilité accrue, des capacités supérieures de transport tactique et des largages aériens de combat, ainsi qu'une certification par plus de 20 autorités de navigabilité.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) gab auf der Farnborough International Airshow bekannt, dass die weltweite C-130J Super Hercules-Flotte die 3 Millionen Flugstunden überschritten hat. Dieser Meilenstein wurde durch über 545 ausgelieferte Flugzeuge aus 21 Nationen erreicht und zeigt die Vielseitigkeit des Flugzeugs in 18 verschiedenen Missionstypen. Die Stunden wurden seit dem ersten Flug des C-130J am 5. April 1996 bis Anfang Juli 2024 erfasst.
Die Fähigkeiten des C-130J umfassen Kampf, Transport, Luftbetankung, Sonderoperationen, medizinische Evakuierung, humanitäre Hilfe, Suche und Rettung, Wettererkundung, Brandbekämpfung und kommerzielle Frachtlieferung. Der Super Hercules führt bei taktischen Lufttransportmissionen und bietet Vorteile wie nachgewiesene Betriebsbereitschaft, erhöhte Zuverlässigkeit, überlegene taktische Transport- und Kampfabsprungfähigkeiten sowie Zertifizierungen von über 20 Luftfahrtbehörden.
- Global C-130J Super Hercules fleet surpassed 3 million flight hours, demonstrating high demand and reliability
- 545+ Super Hercules delivered worldwide, indicating strong sales performance
- Versatility across 18 different mission types, showcasing product adaptability
- Adoption by 21 nations, suggesting strong international market presence
- Continuous evolution and innovation in tactical airlift capabilities, maintaining market leadership
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Operators and crews from 21 nations contributed to this achievement, logging hours through 18 different mission requirements including combat, transport, aerial refueling, Special Operations, medevac, humanitarian relief, search and rescue, weather reconnaissance, firefighting and commercial freight delivery.
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3 million hours by the numbers
- These hours were logged beginning with the C-130J's first flight on April 5, 1996, through the beginning of July 2024.
- Countries with C-130Js contributing to these flight hours include (in order of delivery) the
United Kingdom ,United States (theU.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard; Pallas Aviation),Australia ,Italy ,Denmark ,Norway ,Canada ,India ,Qatar ,Iraq ,Oman ,Tunisia ,Israel ,Kuwait ,South Korea ,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ,France ,Bahrain ,Bangladesh ,Indonesia andGermany . - Also contributing to these flight hours is the Lockheed Martin Flight Operations team, whose crews are the first to fly every C-130J produced, and the
U.S. Air Force Defense Contract Management Agency crews that support C-130J test flights at Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics site inMarietta, Georgia , home of Super Hercules production line. - Super Hercules variants used to log these hours include: C-130J and C-130J-30 (tactical airlifter), KC-130J (tanker), WC-130J (weather reconnaissance), EC-130J (information operations), MC-130J (Special Operations), HC-130J (search and rescue,
U.S. Air Force andU.S. Coast Guard variants), AC-130J (gunship) and LM-100J (commercial freighter). - Hours flown include test, training and operational missions on all seven continents.
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, offering a multitude of advantages found in no other medium-sized tactical airlifter in production or operation today.
These discriminators include proven operational readiness with the greatest ease of transition, increased reliability, superior tactical airlift and combat airdrop capabilities, certification by more than 20 airworthiness authorities, and engine-out performance with extended range. The C-130J also delivers unmatched interoperability with NATO and global air forces, robust industrial partnerships and verified low life-cycle costs with significant fuel savings resulting in a reduced carbon footprint compared to other medium-sized jet airlifters.
See how and why the C-130J continues to be the worldwide choice in tactical airlift through the newest episode of "Into the Cockpit" on Lockheed Martin's YouTube channel, which offers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Super Hercules.
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