Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II

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11 May 2026 · © @yuljets

Nice sight during a refueling stop in Iceland.

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Aircraft

MC-130J Commando II LOCKHEED MC-130J

USAF tactical gray

Airline

United States Air Force (USAF)

USAF

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Military Maverick

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Location

Keflavik International Airport

KEF/BIKF

63.9850, -22.6056

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Keflavik International Airport KEF

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The MC-130J is a special operations variant of the legendary C-130 Hercules, operated by the United States Air Force Special Operations Command.

Fleet Rarity

MC-130J is rare: fewer than 40 units built (as of 2023).

Record Flights

Frequently deployed on special long-endurance and clandestine missions; type has supported numerous notable operations but specifics often classified.

Safety & Events

No major accidents have been widely reported for the MC-130J; earlier MC-130 variants have been involved in high-profile operations.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with expected upgrades and additional orders for the USAF.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop

Engine

40.4 meters

Wingspan

29.3 meters

Length

4,000 kilometers

Range

644 kilometers per hour

Speed

Standard crew: 5 (up to 92 troops or 57 stretchers)

Capacity

74,390 kilograms

MTOW

11.9 meters

Height

Each engine: 3,458 kW (4,637 shp)

Thrust

Approx. 100 dB (no civilian ICAO rating; military aircraft)

Noise