C-130J Super Hercules

The C-130J Super Hercules is the latest version of the venerable C-130 Hercules family. It is intended to replace the U.S. Air Force's aging C-130E aircraft. The C-130J utilizes state-of-the-art technology to reduce manpower requirements and lower operating and maintenance costs. It is also able to climb faster and higher, fly farther at a higher cruise speed, and take off and land in a shorter distance than earlier models. It features 70 percent new and redesigned parts compared...