Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

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Luftwaffe Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules 55 01, first of its type for Germany, seen taxiing after arrival.

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Aircraft

C-130J Super Hercules C130J

Luftwaffe grey tactical scheme

55 01

Registration

Airline

Luftwaffe (German Air Force)

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Cargo King, Turboprop Tracker, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Excellent clarity and registration detail, though the tower behind the tail slightly distracts from the striking side profile.

Location

Schleswig Air Base

WBG/ETNS

54.4593, 9.5163

Open map

Schleswig Air Base WBG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

First C-130J Super Hercules delivered to the German Luftwaffe for joint Franco-German squadron operations; represents ongoing European tactical airlift modernization.

Fleet Rarity

1 of only 6 C-130J for German Air Force (Luftwaffe); rare in German service.

Record Flights

C-130 variants have decades of service on long, short, and special ops missions – the J variant is highly versatile.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this airframe; program significant as joint Franco-German cooperation.

Future Outlook

Active; part of multi-national squadron based at Évreux-Fauville Air Base.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop

Engine

40.41 m

Wingspan

29.77 m

Length

3,300 km

Range

643 km/h

Speed

92 passengers or up to 19,958 kg cargo

Capacity

74,389 kg

MTOW

11.9 m

Height

Each engine delivers approx. 4,637 kW (6,200 shp)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (aircraft noise varies with config)

Noise