A Formation of Three Hercules C-130J Aircraft fly over Trafalgar Square, as the 8th elements of the fly-past to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022
The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules and the only model in production. As of February 2018, 400 C-130J aircraft were delivered to 17 nations. By July 2021, 450 C-130J were delivered with 26 operators in 22 countries. Externally similar to the classic Hercules in general appearance, the J-model features considerably updated technology. These differences include new Rolls-Royce AE 2100 D3 turboprop engines with Dowty R391[3] composite scimitar propellers, digital avionics (including head-up displays (HUDs) for each pilot), and reduced crew requirements. These changes have improved performance over its C-130E/H predecessors, such as 40% greater range, 21% higher maximum speed, and 41% shorter takeoff distance.[4] The J-model is available in a standard-length or stretched -30 variant.
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Location: Trafalgar Square, London, UK
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
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