Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing to Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, marking the addition of a new mission capability for the Super Hercules: aerial spraying.
The 910th Airlift Wing has the distinction of maintaining the U.S. Department of Defense’s only large-area fixed-wing aerial spraying capability to eliminate disease-carrying insects and pests and to disperse oil spills over large bodies of water.
Aerial spraying, and the Super Hecules continue to expand its capabilities
Defined by its versatility, the C-130J Super Hercules now supports 19 unique mission capabilities, including the aerial spray mission. Some of the diverse capabilities of the C-130J Super Hercules include aerial refueling, ground refueling, weather reconnaissance, medical evacuation, search and rescue, airborne information operations, glider, aerial firefighting, maritime surveillance, special operations and many other missions.
These capabilities are incorporated in a production variant or can be delivered through a roll-on/roll-off configuration, where components are literally assembled and disassembled on the aircraft (RORO), providing additional resources with a short installation time.
“Lockheed Martin is honored to deliver the most advanced Super Hercules ever built to the 910th Airlift Wing, providing cutting-edge technology and enabling a critical mission for the U.S. Air Force Reserve,” said Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin’s Air Mobility & Maritime Missions line of business. “The C-130J is constantly evolving, as reflected with this 19th mission capability, ensuring the Super Hercules remains ready for what’s next through unmatched versatility and tactical airlift power.”
