Worldwide C-130J Super Hercules Fleet Soars Past 3 Million Flight Hours

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) proudly announced at the Farnborough International Airshow that the global fleet of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft has surpassed 3 million flight hours. With over 545 Super Hercules aircraft delivered worldwide, this milestone underscores the C-130J’s unparalleled global reach, multi-mission versatility, and proven tactical performance capabilities.

Operators and crews from 21 nations have contributed to this significant achievement, logging flight hours across 18 different mission profiles, including combat, transport, aerial refuelling, Special Operations, medevac, humanitarian relief, search and rescue, weather reconnaissance, firefighting, and commercial freight delivery.

“From the highest landing strip in the world to the snow-packed runways of Antarctica and countless mission locations in between, these 3 million hours represent the proven power and extensive reach of the C-130J’s global fleet,” said Rod McLean, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin’s Air Mobility & Maritime Missions line of business. “In celebrating this achievement, we also honour the many crew members, maintainers, and airlift partners who keep the global Super Hercules fleet ready for any and every mission requirement.”

The C-130J Super Hercules continues to lead the charge in setting standards and shaping the future of tactical airlift missions. Its ongoing evolution, continuous innovation, and readiness for emerging challenges ensure it remains unmatched among medium-sized tactical airlifters.