Air International 1990-10 / B.Archer, P.Jackson - Still Labouring On (1)

Lockheed has proposed a so-called C-130"J" version of the Hercules for USAF modernization. Its most distinctive new feature is the advanced two-pilot flight deck with four multi-function high resolution crystal colour displays and head-up displays for both pilots. Note, in the impression, that the co-pilot's seat has been omitted for clarity.

Air International 1990-10 / B.Archer, P.Jackson - Still Labouring On (1)

Авиация и Время 2016-01 / А.Чечин - Легенда о "Геркулесе"

"Стеклянная" кабина самолета C-130J

Jane's All the World Aircraft 2000 / 2-03 - AIRCRAFT - FIXED-WING - MILITARY

Flight deck of the C-130J, showing HUDs and EFIS (1996)

Air International 2013-11 / Tankers (2)

The KC-130J is equipped with an electronic flight deck, allowing a significant reduction in the number of crew members.

Air International 2013-12 / N.Pittaway - Australia's Trojans /Military/

Sqn Ldr Ben Poxon (left) and Flt Lt Brad Drew run through pre-flight checks in a C-130J Hercules cockpit before they depart the Delamere range airstrip during Exercise Aces North 2013.

Air International 2018-03 / G.Kromhout - Always ready /Military/

Formation flying is normal practice for both SOS squadrons.

Air International 2016-02 / M.Clements - Sumos /Military/

Green screens. The KC-130J and all other models of the C-130J are fitted with a glass cockpit comprising numerous glass screens and control panels.

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Like all members of the C-130J family, the HC-130J has a digital cockpit with five primary displays, all NVG compatible.

Air International 2015-11 / R.Niccoli - Silvio Angelucci /Military/

The flight deck of a C-130J

Air International 2017-11 / M.Clements - Green Hornets and the Super Hercules /Military/

The aircrew of C-130J, radio call sign Raven 11, in a right-hand turn over Arkansas.

Air International 2014-09 / S.Dworkin - The Raiders /Military/

The KC-130J’s glass cockpit, including head-up displays, has reduced the pilot’s workload.

Air International 2019-08 / M.Ayton - Kings of the Arctic /Military/

A 211th Rescue Squadron crew prepare to take off from Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, to North Carolina for a hurricane relief mission on September 17, 2018.

Air International 2011-04 / R.Niccoli - Ten Years of C-130J in Italian Service /Military/

When flying in Afghanistan, where this photo was taken, aircrews always wear bullet-proof jackets and flying helmets.

Air International 2016-02 / M.Clements - Sumos /Military/

'Sumo 45 Flight' in formation over Japan with Capt Benoit Bordelon (left seat) and Maj Andre Jonkheere (right seat) at the controls.

Air International 2017-11 / M.Clements - Green Hornets and the Super Hercules /Military/

The co-pilot of C-130J, radio call sign Raven 11, observes the Arkansas River during a low-level training flight from Little Rock.

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A pilot of the ‘Nightstalkers’ (415th Special Operations Squadron) keeping formation with a second HC-130J.

Air International 2018-03 / G.Kromhout - Always ready /Military/

AFSOC C-130s are capable of receiving fuel by boom-equipped tankers; their crews train day and night.

Air International 2021-05 / J.Lake - Savage cuts for the RAF

The RAF's C-130J Hercules are reaching their sunset somewhat earlier than planned. Their loss represents a reduction of nearly a third of the RAF’s transport fleet, and most of its tactical and special forces capabilities

Air International 2023-04 / J.Lake - The Light Blue goes Green

An RAF Hercules C5 taking on fuel from a Voyager KC3 above Ukraine in 2020. The RAF was involved in a series of sorties enabling the Parachute Regiment to conduct an exercise in the country

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Airbus A330 MRTT / KC-30 Voyager - InternationalInternational - 2007

Air International 2022-02 / R.Thomas - Having to do more with less

Aerial refuelling Herky style.
Able to conduct air-to-air refuelling operations, the C-130J is a well-used and appreciated platform, particularly by Special Forces due to its ability to operate from unprepared landing strips

Air International 2019-08 / M.Ayton - Kings of the Arctic /Military/

HC-130J pilots conduct aerial refuelling with a KC-135 over Iraq, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker / C-135 Stratolifter - СШАUSA - 1956

Air International 2018-03 / G.Kromhout - Always ready /Military/

A frequent sight at Mildenhall, two MC-130Js lined up on the runway, though they do not take off simultaneously.

Air International 2018-03 / G.Kromhout - Always ready /Military/

The modern cockpit of the MC-130J with two pilots and the CSO.

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The combat systems operator sits behind the pilots, and is repsonsible for monitoring fuel and navigation, as well as controlling refuelling operations.

Air International 2011-04 / R.Niccoli - Ten Years of C-130J in Italian Service /Military/

The workstation of the Air Refuel Master in the KC-130J, from where it is possible to control the engines, the fuel system and the two air refuelling pods.

Air International 2014-09 / S.Dworkin - The Raiders /Military/

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The modular Harvest Hawk control station installed inside a KC-130J Hercules.

Air International 2012-03 / News

A fire control officer at the Harvest Hawk control station onboard a KC-130J during a mission over Afghanistan.

Air International 2019-08 / M.Ayton - Kings of the Arctic /Military/

A combat systems officer and a load master assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron navigate the aircraft at the flight deck work station.

Air International 2018-03 / G.Kromhout - Always ready /Military/

A Combat System Operator.

Air International 2006-10 / D.Carrara - Hurricane Hunters - In the eye of the storm /Military/

A weather reconnaissance loadmaster positions a sonde in the launch tube, which ejects the instrument out through the floor of the aircraft. On release, the sonde deploys a parachute and will float down to the sea, sending back readings on wind speed, temperature, dew point and barometric pressure.

Air International 2006-10 / D.Carrara - Hurricane Hunters - In the eye of the storm /Military/

A weather reconnaissance loadmaster at his workstation. They are responsible for ensuring the quality of the data received from the sondes and for transferring it to the aerial reconnaissance weather officer, who sits opposite.

Air International 2006-10 / D.Carrara - Hurricane Hunters - In the eye of the storm /Military/

The workstation of an aerial reconnaissance weather officer, who is a qualified meteorologist. He or she will analyse the data gathered during a flight and transmit the most important information via satellite to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Air International 2019-09 / R.Yanez, A.Rodriguez - Airlift for experts /Military/

Cargo bay of an Austrian C-130 prepared for a combat offload.

Air International 2019-08 / M.Ayton - Kings of the Arctic /Military/

Alaska Air National Guardsmen during rescue operations near Sampson, North Carolina on September 17, 2018 that included site surveys, aerial refuelling of an HH-60G which was transporting 212th RQS personnel to assist with recovering isolated flood survivors.

Air International 2014-09 / S.Dworkin - The Raiders /Military/

The KC-130J’s rear cargo hold is designed to switch quickly between cargo and refuelling roles.

Air International 2013-12 / N.Pittaway - Australia's Trojans /Military/

No.37 Squadron celebrated its 70th anniversary with a two-ship flight over Sydney Harbour, the Blue Mountains, and a paradrop over the Londonderry drop zone near Richmond on July 17, 2013.

Air International 2014-09 / S.Dworkin - The Raiders /Military/

A removable fuel tank in the cargo hold enables the KC-130J to provide 24,392 lb (11,064 kg) of extra fuel if required.

Мировая Авиация 189

Крепление груза на C-130J из 143-го авиакрыла Национальной гвардии перед первым сбросом груза на парашютах в боевых условиях. Десантирование произошло в районе Кандагара 30 июня 2005 года.

Air International 2017-11 / M.Clements - Green Hornets and the Super Hercules /Military/

Loadmasters from the 61st Airlift Squadron look out the back of a C-130J Hercules during exercise Mobility Guardian at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington on August 7, 2017.

Air International 2014-09 / S.Dworkin - The Raiders /Military/

The KC-130J differs from earlier Hercules in having two rather than three loadmasters.

Air International 2018-03 / G.Kromhout - Always ready /Military/

An MC-130J dropping air commandos. Note the flippers.

Air International 2018-03 / G.Kromhout - Always ready /Military/

RAF Sculthorpe was closed by the United States Air Force many years ago. However, it is the main playing field for the 352nd SOW. Here a Commando II drops a heavy practice pallet.

Air International 2013-11 / Tankers (2)

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk / S-70 - СШАUSA - 1974

Air International 2019-08 / M.Ayton - Kings of the Arctic /Military/

Aerial refuelling of a HH-60G Pavehawk.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk / S-70 - СШАUSA - 1974

Air International 2013-11 / Tankers (2)

A French Air Force Mirage 2000-5 refuelling from a KC-130J.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000 - ФранцияFrance - 1978

Air International 2014-09 / S.Dworkin - The Raiders /Military/

Loadmasters provide look-out during retuelling.

Air International 2016-07 / N.Pittaway - Maximising Capability /Military/

A training mission using night vision goggles in No.285 Squadron's C-130J Full-Flight Mission Simulator, which in 2015 was used in Coalition Virtual Flag.

Air International 2023-03 / C.Jans - Learning the Herc

C-130 student pilots learn aircraft systems in a static simulator at the 714th TRS

Air International 2016-07 / N.Pittaway - Maximising Capability /Military/

Squadron Leader Sam Wright shows Dominic Perrottet MP the C-130J simulator off-board instructor/operator station. Instructors have migrated 32 student training events from the simulator to the classroom.