Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II
Lockheed Martin · United States · first flew 2011 · transport aircraft
The MC-130J Commando II is the special operations version of the C-130J, based on the KC-130J and built for Air Force Special Operations Command.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Air refuelling receptacle on the fuselage above the cockpit |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Nose-mounted multimode radar with an infrared and daylight sensor turret underneath
- Air refuelling receptacle on the fuselage above the cockpit
- Six-blade composite propellers with a standard-length C-130J fuselage
Look for the sensor turret under the nose and the receptacle above the cockpit.
Specifications
- The Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II has a length of 29.79 m (98 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 40.41 m (133 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 670 km/h (416 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
It first flew in April 2011 and replaced the MC-130E and MC-130P. It has a reinforced wing root for low-level flying.
Variants
It is nearly identical to the HC-130J, differing in a few additional electronic systems, and the AC-130J gunship is converted from it. Dimensions and speed are C-130J family figures, and the crew is the C-130J minimum.
Where you'll see it
64 were built, and the last was delivered in January 2025. Its rear ramp can be opened at 250 knots.
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