Airshow at Edwards AFB

C-130J "Hercules"

The C-130 is an aircraft with a very successful history. Used in many countries throughout the world, the C-130 can be outfitted to do many different types of jobs. Like other Air Force cargo aircraft such as the C-5 Galaxy, the C-130 was developed by Lockheed Martin.

	The C-130J is the latest model of this popular aircraft design that has been in production for almost 50 years. Deliveries of the C-130 began in 1956. This recent J model was introduced in 1999.
	The new J model sports four Rolls-Royce AE2100D3 turboprop engines with six-bladed composite propellers. The body style may be 50 years old, but those props are state of the art from the late 1990's.
	C-130J's crew is happy to show her off.
	C-130J performing a demonstration cargo drop in front of the crowd.