AIRCRAFT PROGRAM
| Lift type | Fixed wing | ||
| Construction type | Factory-built | ||
| Control type | Piloted | ||
| Engine type | Turboprop | ||
| Application | Military Transport | ||
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Medium-lift military transport aircraft.
High wing design with 4 Rolls-Royce turboprop engines mounted under wing, each driving a composite scimitar Dowty propeller. The 2 spar wings are constructed from aluminium and strengthened with carbon fibre composite skins, wing flaps and graphite-epoxy trailing edge panels. The rear fuselage is swept up to incorporate a hydraulically operated ramp beneath the empennage which, along with the main loading door, can be opened mid-flight.
Three crew - pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster are seated in a glass cockpit facing four multi-purpose LCD colour displays and five digital avionics displays. Each pilot has a head up display and night vision goggles and are seated either side of main central yoke.
High wing design and pannier mounted landing gear enables the aircraft to land on short, unprepared airstrips. The large pressurised cargo hold with low floor and stretched fuselage, compared to earlier variants, means the aircraft is adaptable to multiple missions and capable of carrying up to 20 000 kilograms of load.
| Variant | Launch/First flight | Production end | |
| Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules | 1991 / 1996 | Baseline variant, similar to C-130H. | |
| Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 | 1996 / 1996 | Stretched version of C-130. | |
| Lockheed Martin KC-130J | 2004 / 2004 | Aerial refuelling tanker variant. | |
| Lockheed Martin LM-100J | 2014 / 2014 | Commercial variant of C-130J-300. |
View full news archive for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules.
| FCI Aerospace (U.S.A.) | www.FCIAerospace.com |
| Management | Professional Services (1) |
| Design | Design (1) |
| Materials | Composites (5) Metals (3) Non-metal Materials (2) |
| Components | Active Electronic Components (2) Actuation (1) Electrical Components (5) Fasteners (1) Lighting (4) Mechanical Components (11) Non-Mechanical Components (4) Passive Electronic Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (1) Structural Components (8) Switches (2) Valves (3) Windows & Glass (2) |
| Airframe Systems | Airframe Assemblies (6) Cabin Interiors (1) Cargo Systems (4) Crew Seating (2) Environmental Systems (3) Fluid Power (2) Landing Assemblies (9) Oxygen Systems & Equipment (1) Safety & Security Systems (2) |
| Avionics | Avionic Components (3) Communications (Airborne) (3) Flight and Data Management (5) Imaging and Visual Systems (1) Indicators and Instruments (5) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (2) Warning Systems (2) |
| Power Systems | Auxiliary Power (2) Electrical Power Systems (6) Engine Components (4) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (5) Rotors & Propellers (1) |
| Production | Handling Equipment (1) Inspection Equipment (1) Manufacturing Services (2) Measurement (2) Plastic Processes (1) Production Equipment (2) Tools (3) |
| Testing | Aircraft Operations (1) Test Equipment (1) Test Services (1) |
| Dayton T. Brown, Inc. | Analysis | Technical Manuals: |
| Marshall Advanced Composites | Analysis | News | Design Services: Design & manufacture of cockpit panels |
| Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc. | Analysis | Syntactic Composites: Epoxy syntactics |
| Marshall Advanced Composites | Analysis | News | Composite Sandwich Panels: Cockpit trim panels |
| Nor-Ral Composites | Analysis | Composite Sandwich Panels: |
| Socomore (Dysol) | Analysis | Epoxy Resins: Precatalysed sheet moldable shim material |
| Syensqo (was Solvay) | Analysis | Carbon-reinforced Composites: |
| Carpenter Technology - Latrobe Operations | Analysis | Steel: High purity vacuum remelted steels |
| Kencoa Aerospace (was HGMC) | Analysis | Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Fabrication of precision sheet metal |
| Radius Aerospace - San Diego | Analysis | News | Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Various fabricated sheet metal structures |
| Lamart Corporation | Analysis | Laminates: PVF covering films for thermal/acoustic insulation |
| Syensqo (was Solvay) | Analysis | Self-Adhering Films: Adhesive films |
| Excalibur Systems, Inc | Analysis | Printed Circuit Boards: EXC-1553 interface board for avionics test and simulation applications |
| Interconnect Wiring | Analysis | News | Electronic Harnesses: |
| Electromech Technologies | Analysis | Electromechanical Actuators: Fuel shutoff valve actuator |
| Co-Operative Industries Aerospace & Defense | Analysis | Wire Harnesses: Electrical wiring harnesses |
| E-T-A Circuit Breakers | Analysis | Thermal Circuit Breakers: High performance circuit breakers |
| HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd | Analysis | Static Dischargers: |
| R&D Electronics Inc | Analysis | News | Wire Harnesses: Wire assembly kits, electrical panels and wire harnesses |
| Rossell Techsys | Analysis | Wire Harnesses: |
| Ateliers de la Haute Garonne AHG | Analysis | Solid Rivets: |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors | Analysis | Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Anti-collision lights |
| Eaton Corporation, Sensing & Controls | Analysis | Instrumentation Lighting: Incandescent and LED lighted push-button switches, indicators, display and lighted annunciator panels |
| FTG Aerospace Inc. | Analysis | Instrumentation Lighting: Integrally-lit display and control panels |
| Hoffman Engineering Corporation | Analysis | News | Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Crew station lighting |
| Aero Engineering & Manufacturing Company | Analysis | Mechanical Fittings: Clips and brackets in support of the ring segment assemblies. |
| Alarin Aircraft Hinge, Inc. | Analysis | Hinges: |
| Bandy Manufacturing | Analysis | Hinges: Flight control and access panel hinges |
| Bell-Memphis, Inc. | Analysis | Turnbuckles: Control cable turnbuckles |
| Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems | Analysis | Windshield Wipers: Windshield wiper systems |
| DASCO Engineering Corp. | Analysis | Hinges: Flap hinge assembly, wing joint fittings |
| Essex Industries | Analysis | News | Control Grips: Control yoke and column assemblies (C-130J and LM-100J) |
| Ho-Ho-Kus, Inc. | Analysis | Latches: |
| Loos & Co. Inc. | Analysis | Wire Assemblies: Wire rope flight control cable assemblies |
| Porvair Filtration Group Ltd | Analysis | Filtration Equipment: Filters and filtration systems in hydraulic, fuel lubrication and air systems. |
| Voss Industries Inc. | Analysis | Clamps: Clamping, coupling and ducting products |
| Aero Component Engineering Co. | Analysis | Non-Metallic Hoses: |
| Globe Engineering Co., Inc. | Analysis | Tube Assemblies: Complex tube assemblies |
| Hydraflow | Analysis | Metallic Hoses: |
| Precision Coil Spring Co. | Analysis | Springs: |
| DDC Beta Transformers / North Hills | Analysis | Data Bus: MIL-STD-1553 data bus components |
| Flow Systems | Analysis | Flow Meters: Sonic nozzle flowmeters |
| Accurus Aerospace Athens, LLC | Analysis | Metal Structures: |
| AJR Industries, Inc. | Analysis | Precision Machined Parts: Machining of complex parts and custom equipment |
| BAZ Airborne Components & Assemblies | Analysis | Aircraft Structural Components: Structural parts and assemblies for engine nacelles made from aluminium and steel |
| CTR Aero | Analysis | Precision Machined Parts: |
| Kencoa Aerospace (was HGMC) | Analysis | Precision Machined Parts: |
| McGinty Machine Company Inc. | Analysis | News | Precision Machined Parts: |
| Seanair Machine Company | Analysis | Precision Machined Parts: Parts including structural parts, flight controls, material handling, ground support, fuel systems, and landing gear |
| Southern Precision Machining | Analysis | Flap/Slat Mechanisms: Flap tracks |
| Aerospace Control Products, Inc. | Analysis | Pressure Switches: |
| FCI Aerospace | Analysis | Fluid Flow Switches: |
| Aero Fluid Products (was Dukes Aerospace) | Analysis | Valves: Anti-ice valves |
| GarKenyon Aerospace & Defense | Analysis | Valves: Valves for water system |
| Lee Products Ltd. | Analysis | Hydraulic System Valves: |
| GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems | Analysis | Windows: Cockpit & cabin windows |
| PPG Transparencies | Analysis | Windshields: Windshields & windows |
| Hellenic Aerospace Industry S.A. | Analysis | Fuselage Sections: Plug & mid panels |
| Nor-Ral Composites | Analysis | Fairings: |
| Quickstep Holdings Limited | Analysis | News | Wing Flaps: Composite wing flaps, also for the LM-100J variant |
| STELIA Aerospace North America | Analysis | News | Empennages: Composite vertical stabiliser saddle assembly |
| Tata Advanced Systems Limited | Analysis | News | Empennages: Empennage assemblies include leading edges, horizontal and vertical stabilizers & tip assemblies; Fuselage Sections: Centre wing box |
| Triumph Aerospace Structures - Technology & Engineering Center - Arlington | Analysis | Empennages: Empennage |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors | Analysis | Cabin Signage & Displays: Indicator & exit signs |
| Capewell Systems, LLC | Analysis | Cargo Systems: Aerial delivery platform, buffer stop assembly, tow plate |
| Cunico Corp. | Analysis | Cargo Systems: "Bulldog" cargo winches |
| Davis Aircraft Products Co., Inc. | Analysis | Cargo Systems: Safety tiedown and cargo control products |
| Jan-Al Cases | Analysis | Cargo Containers: ATA 300 cargo cases |
| Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Specialty Seating | Analysis | Crew Seating: Cockpit seating |
| Ipeco Holdings Ltd. | Analysis | Crew Seating: Crew seats |
| Johns Manville, Inc. | Analysis | Thermal Insulation: Micro fibre insulation |
| Safran Cabin (Monogram) | Analysis | Airborne Waste Removal Systems: Toilet assembly |
| Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems | Analysis | News | Acoustic Damping Materials: UltraQuiet tonal active noise control system (option) |
| Arkwin Industries Inc. | Analysis | Reservoirs: Hydraulic bootstrap reservoirs |
| Eaton Aerospace, Fluid Conveyance Division | Analysis | Fluid Conveyance Systems: Pumps, valves, level sensors, pressure switches, refuel/defuel manifolds, and couplings |
| Collins Aerospace, Wheels and Brakes | Analysis | News | Carbon Brakes: ; Aircraft Wheels: Boltless wheels |
| Crane Aerospace & Electronics | Analysis | Brake System Components: Brake control & monitoring system incorporating Remote Integrated Braking Services |
| Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd. | Analysis | Tyres: |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Analysis | Tyres: |
| Héroux-Devtek Inc. | Analysis | News | Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear |
| Nor-Ral Composites | Analysis | Shock Absorbers & Mounts: |
| Parker Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation | Analysis | Steel Brakes: |
| Taylor Devices, Inc. | Analysis | Shock Absorbers & Mounts: Shock absorbers, fluid dampers, shock isolators |
| Triumph Integrated Systems - Fluid Power & Actuation - Yakima | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear actuation system |
| Safran Aerosystems - Oxygen Systems | Analysis | Oxygen Systems: Crew & passenger oxygen system components |
| Capewell Systems, LLC | Analysis | Evacuation Systems: Cockpit emergency descent control devices |
| Crest Foam Industries, Inc. | Analysis | Safety Foam: Explosion baffling reticulated polyurethane foam |
| BAE Systems Platform Solutions | Analysis | News | Radar Receivers: AN/ALR-56M radar warning receiver |
| Firan Technology Group (FTG) | Analysis | News | Control Panels: LED lighted acrylic panels and panel assemblies |
| GE Aviation Systems - Electrical Power | Analysis | Instrument Panels: Control panels & lighting controllers |
| Andrea Systems LLC | Analysis | Onboard Intercom Systems: In-line amplifiers |
| Honeywell Aerospace, Communications | Analysis | Communication Antennas: eNfusion hatch-mounted Inmarsat antenna; Airborne Communication Systems: Com/Nav/Indent management system with Intel 80960 processor |
| Leonardo DRS | Analysis | Radio Communications Equipment: AN/APN-243 stationkeeping equipment |
| CMC Electronics Inc. | Analysis | News | Onboard Computers: PU-3000 avionics computer to power Merlin Labs' autonomous flight solutions |
| Curtiss-Wright Sensors & Controls HQ | Analysis | News | Onboard Computers: Vortex compact network storage system |
| GE Aviation Systems - Digital | Analysis | Flight Management Systems: |
| Green Hills Software Inc | Analysis | News | Onboard Computers: INTEGRITY-178 RTOS for the Special Mission Display Processor |
| ScioTeq | Analysis | Flight Management Systems: Control display management system |
| Northrop Grumman Misson Systems (was Electronic Systems) | Analysis | News | Weather Mapping Radar: AN/APN-241 colour weather/navigation radar |
| CMC Electronics Inc. | Analysis | News | LCD Displays: TacView portable mission display |
| Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division | Analysis | News | Head-Up Displays: |
| Elbit Systems Ltd | Analysis | News | Moving Maps: Global digital map unit |
| L3 Display Systems | Analysis | News | LCD Displays: Cockpit display systems; combat systems operator video display terminal |
| QED/Inc. | Analysis | Pressure Indicators: Pressure gauges |
| CMC Electronics Inc. | Analysis | News | GPS: IntegriFlight CMA-5024 GPS landing system sensor with WAAS capability |
| Honeywell Aerospace | Analysis | News | GPS: Dual GPS/INS |
| Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems | Analysis | Ice Detectors: Automatic ice detection system |
| Honeywell Aerospace | Analysis | News | Collision Avoidance Systems/TCAS: Miltary version of TCAS |
| Honeywell Aerospace, Engines & Systems | Analysis | Auxiliary Power Units: GTCP85-185L(A) APU |
| Safran Electrical & Power Sarasota | Analysis | Auxiliary Power Units: APU generator & digital control unit |
| Ashland Electric Products Inc. | Analysis | Electric Motors: High performance motors, fans and blowers |
| GE Aviation Electrical Power (Dayton) | Analysis | Generating Systems: Generators & control units |
| Interconnect Wiring | Analysis | News | Cable Assemblies: |
| Judd Wire Inc. | Analysis | Electrical Wire & Cable: Insulated wire & cable |
| Ontic | Analysis | Electric Motors: DC and AC motors |
| Safran Electrical & Power HQ | Analysis | Generating Systems: AC generator |
| Aerotech Herman Nelson, Inc. | Analysis | Engine Preheaters: Portable heaters |
| Collins Aerospace, Engine Components | Analysis | Turbine Engine Blades: Turbine airfoils |
| GKN Aerospace | Analysis | News | Nacelles: Integrated nacelles |
| Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - West Hartford | Analysis | Full Authority Digital Controls: FADEC |
| Rolls-Royce Corporation | Analysis | News | Turboprop Engines: (AE 2100 - Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules - AE 2100D3; Lockheed Martin KC-130J - AE 2100D3; Lockheed Martin LM-100J - AE 2100D3 ) |
| Collins Aerospace, Engine Components | Analysis | Fuel Nozzles: |
| Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems | Analysis | Fuel Management Systems: Fuel management system |
| Parker Meggitt Polymers & Composites HQ | Analysis | News | Fuel Tanks & Systems: Fuel tanks and long-life, lightweight fuel bladders |
| PTI Technologies Inc. | Analysis | Fuel Filters: Filters |
| Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - West Hartford | Analysis | Fuel Pumps: Engine fuel pumps & metering units |
| Dowty Propellers | Analysis | Composite Propellers: R391 six-bladed propellers |
| AeroGo, Inc. | Analysis | Load Positioning Systems: |
| CTRL Systems, Inc. | Analysis | Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment: UL101 ultrasound diagnostic tool |
| Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems | Analysis | Final Assembly: |
| Mid-Continent Engineering, Inc. | Analysis | Electromechanical Assembly: Precision machining, precision welding, precision sheet-metal fabrication, cell manufacturing, painting, assembly and electro-mechanical assembly |
| Hickok Waekon LLC | Analysis | Gauges: Aileron, Rudder, Elevator and Flap Trim Gauges |
| Kahn Industries Inc./Kahn & Co | Analysis | Dynamometers: Hydraulic dynamometers for APU & main engines |
| PPG Aerospace Application Support Centre (ASC) - Los Angeles | Analysis | News | Additive Manufacturing (Resin): Six 3D printed, custom-designed ramp seals for aft loading ramp |
| Komax Laselec SA | Analysis | Marking Equipment: Cable & wire laser marking equipment |
| Spectrum Technologies Ltd | Analysis | Marking Equipment: Nova 880 UV laser wire marking system |
| Fastening Systems International, Inc. | Analysis | Riveting Tools: Blind rivet tooling |
| Lomas Engineering Limited | Analysis | Cutting Tools: |
| Omega Technologies, Inc. | Analysis | Insertion/Removal Tools: Fastener installation & removal tools; hole drilling & preparation tools |
| Merlin Labs, Inc. | Analysis | News | UAV Control Software: Contract to bring autonomous platform to C-130J |
| Testek Solutions - Independence (formerly Avtron and Testek) | Analysis | Test Equipment: Electrical, electronic, hydraulic & fuel component test equipment |
| Dayton T. Brown, Inc. | Analysis | Testing Services: EMI testing |
