Lockheed Martin’s LM-100J

LM-100J -  Lockheed Martin’s LM-100J (Model 382J) is a derivative of a C-130J-30 Super Hercules, which is currently the airlifter of choice with 16 nations throughout the world. Through select design changes, the LM-100J will perform as a civil multi-purpose air freighter capable of rapid and efficient transport of cargo. The first LM-100J is in production.

Ready to Carry Whatever the Future Holds  - Through select design changes, the LM-100J performs as a civil multi-purpose air freighter capable of rapid and efficient transport of cargo. The LM-100J is an efficient and ideal airlift solution when delivering bulk and oversize cargo particularly to austere locations worldwide. The LM-100J incorporates technological developments and improvements over the existing L-100s at a competitive price that results from years of C-130J operational experience, including more than 1.2 million fleetwide flight hours. The result of this experience and advancement translates to an aircraft that delivers reliable service in a versatile airframe for decades to come.
The first LM-100J is in production as of April 2016, reaching major production assembly milestones at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics sites in Marietta, Georgia; Meridian, Mississippi; and Clarksburg, West Virginia. Wing production has begun in Marietta, which is home to the C-130J Super Hercules final assembly line. Other structural parts are in production at Lockheed Martin Meridian and Clarksburg facilities.

First Look, First LM-100J - At the beginning of 2017, Lockheed Martin unveiled the newest member of the C-130J Super Hercules family: the LM-100J commercial freighter. This series follows pivotal production milestones of the first LM-100J.

Unmatched Versatility On A Proven Platform - The LM-100J's versatile airframe enables it to support a variety of tasks. Multiple roll-on/roll-off configurations are available to expand the ariplane's capabilities. Typical roles include:
- Oversized cargo transport
- Oil dispersion/aerial spray
- Oil and gas exploration
- Mining logistics operations
- Aerial fire fighting
- Aerial delivery
- Medevac/air ambulance
- Humanitarian relief operations
- VIP and personnel transport
- Austere field operations
- Search and rescue

LM-100J: A Legend Reimagined - As it is based on the operational C-130J, the civil variant LM-100J can operate from short, unprepared airfields without ground support equipment. It requires minimal material handling equipment and enables rapid onload and offload at truck-bed height. Growth provisions built into the LM-100J will enable it to support a variety of future missions including aerial spray, aerial firefighting and delivery, medevac/air ambulance, humanitarian aid and VIP transport.
More than 100 L-100s, which were the commercial variant of the first generation C-130, were produced from 1964-1992 at the then Lockheed-Georgia Co., Marietta, Georgia., facility. Many of those airlifters are still operated worldwide by commercial and government customers. It's been said that, "only a Herc can replace a Herc." The LM-100J stands ready for any job at hand.

Superior Performance
Modern Two-Pilot Cockpit
- CNS/ATM compliant integrated digital avionics
- Integrated Head-Up Display
New Engines and Propellers
- More power in high field elevations/hot temperatures
- Increased block speed
- Reduced fuel consumption
- Increased gross weight/payload
Automated Maintenance and Fault Reporting
- Reduced maintenance per flight hour
- Superior dispatch reliability

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Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy adalah pesawat angkut militer besar sayap tinggi (high wing) yang dibangun oleh Lockheed . Lockheed C-5 Galaxy ini digunakan Angkatan Udara Amerika Serikat (USAF) dengan kemampuan airlift strategis antar-berbagai berat, yang dapat membawa kargo besar dan outsize, termasuk semua kargo udara. Galaxy memiliki banyak kesamaan dengan pendahulunya yang lebih kecil C-141 Starlifter, dan kemudian C-17 Globemaster . C-5 adalah salah satu pesawat militer terbesar di dunia.

C-5 Galaxy telah dioperasikan oleh USAF sejak tahun 1969. Pada waktu itu, telah digunakan untuk mendukung operasi militer AS di semua kontinjensi utama termasuk Vietnam , Irak , Yugoslavia dan Afghanistan , serta untuk mendukung sekutu, seperti Israel selama Perang Yom Kippur dan NATO dalam operasi Perang Teluk . C-5 juga telah digunakan untuk mendistribusikan bantuan kemanusiaan dan bantuan bencana, dan mendukung program Space Shuttle AS yang dijalankan oleh NASA .

C-5 Galaxy awalnya mengalami perkembangan yang rumit dan diselimuti ketidakpastian, biaya pembuatannya membengkak signifikan dan Lockheed sangat mengalami kesulitan keuangan dalam membuat pesawat ini.Tak lama setelah C-5 Galaxy memasuki masa baktinya, retak dan patah banyak ditemukan, dan USAF akhirnya membatasi kemampuan angkut dan terbang C-5 sampai perbaikan dilakukan. Super C-5M Galaxy merupakan varian baru dari C-5 standar dengan mesin baru dan perangkat avionik modern yang dirancang untuk tetap bertahan hingga tahun 2040.

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Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed, now Lockheed Martin. Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medical evacuation, and cargo transport aircraft. The versatile airframe has found uses in a variety of other roles, including as a gunship (AC-130), for airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol, and aerial firefighting. It is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. Over 40 models and variants of the Hercules serve with more than 60 nations. The C-130 entered service with U.S. in the 1950s, followed by Australia and others. During its years of service, the Hercules family has participated in countless military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations. The family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history. In 2007, the C-130 became the fifth aircraft—after the English Electric Canberra, Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, Tupolev Tu-95, and Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker—to mark 50 years of continuous use with its original primary customer, in this case, the United States Air Force. The C-130 is also the only military aircraft to remain in continuous production for 50 years with its original customer, as the updated C-130J Super Hercules.

Variants

C-130A/B/E/F/G/H/K/T

Tactical airlifter basic models

C-130J Super Hercules

Tactical airlifter, with new engines, avionics, and updated systems

C-130K

Designation for RAF Hercules C1/W2/C3 aircraft (C-130Js in RAF service are the Hercules C.4 and Hercules C.5)

AC-130A/E/H/U/W

Gunship variants

C-130D/D-6

Ski-equipped version for snow and ice operations United States Air Force / Air National Guard

CC-130E/H/J Hercules

Designation for Royal Canadian Air Force Hercules aircraft

DC-130A/E

Drone control

EC-130

EC-130E/J Commando Solo – USAF / Air National Guard psychological operations version

EC-130E – Airborne Battlefield Command and Control Center (ABCCC)

EC-130E Rivet Rider – Airborne psychological warfare aircraft

EC-130H Compass Call – Electronic warfare and electronic attack.

EC-130V – Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) variant used by USCG for counter-narcotics missions

GC-130

Permanently Grounded "Static Display"

HC-130

HC-130B/E/H – Early model combat search and rescue

HC-130P/N Combat King – USAF aerial refueling tanker and combat search and rescue

HC-130J Combat King II – Next generation combat search and rescue tanker

HC-130H/J – USCG long-range surveillance and search and rescue

JC-130

Temporary conversion for flight test operations

KC-130F/R/T/J

United States Marine Corps aerial refueling tanker and tactical airlifter

LC-130F/H/R

USAF / Air National Guard – Ski-equipped version for Arctic and Antarctic support operations.

MC-130

MC-130E/H Combat Talon I/II – Special operations infiltration/extraction variant

MC-130W Combat Spear/Dragon Spear – Special operations tanker/gunship

MC-130P Combat Shadow – Special operations tanker

MC-130J Commando II (formerly Combat Shadow II) – Special operations tanker Air Force Special Operations Command

YMC-130H – Modified aircraft under Operation Credible Sport for second Iran hostage crisis rescue attempt

NC-130

Permanent conversion for flight test operations

PC-130/C-130-MP

Maritime patrol

RC-130

Surveillance aircraft for reconnaissance

SC-130

Search and rescue

TC-130

Aircrew training

VC-130

VIP transport

WC-130A/B/E/H/J

Weather reconnaissance ("Hurricane Hunter") version for USAF / Air Force Reserve Command in support of the NOAA/National Weather Service's National Hurricane Center

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Lockheed L-100 Hercules

The Lockheed L‑100 Hercules is the civilian variant of the prolific C‑130 military transport aircraft made by the Lockheed Corporation. Its first flight occurred in 1964. Longer L‑100‑20 and L‑100‑30 versions were developed. L‑100 production ended in 1992 with 114 aircraft delivered.

Variants

Civilian variants are equivalent to the C‑130E model without pylon tanks or military equipment.

L‑100 (Model 382)

One prototype powered by four Allison 501‑D22s and first flown in 1964

L‑100 (Model 382B)

Production variant

L‑100‑20 (Model 382E and Model 382F)

Stretched variant certified in 1968 with a new 5 ft (1.5 m) section forward of the wing and 3 ft 4 in (1.02 m) section aft of the wing.

L‑100‑30 (Model 382G)

A further stretched variant with an addition 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) fuselage section.

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Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules

The Lockheed Martin C-130J "Super" Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the venerable Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The Hercules family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history. During more than 50 years of service, the family has participated in military, civilian, and humanitarian aid operations. The Hercules has outlived several planned successor designs, most notably the Advanced Medium STOL Transport contestants. Fifteen nations have placed orders for a total of 300 C-130Js, of which 250 aircraft have been delivered as of February 2012.

Variants

C-130J Super Hercules

Tactical airlifter

C-130J-30

Lockheed Martin designation for its 15 ft (4.6 m) extended fuselage variant.

CC-130J Super Hercules

Official USAF and Royal Canadian Air Force designation for the C-130J-30

EC-130J Commando Solo III

Variant for the Air Force Special Operations Command, operated by the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

HC-130J Combat King II

Long range patrol and air-sea rescue variant for the United States Coast Guard. USAF HC-130J version has changes for in-flight refueling.

KC-130J

Aerial refueling tanker and tactical airlifter version for United States Marine Corps.

MC-130J Commando II

Designed for Air Force Special Operations Command. Originally named Combat Shadow II.

WC-130J

Weather reconnaissance ("Hurricane Hunter") version for the Air Force Reserve Command.

Hercules C4

Royal Air Force designation for the C-130J-30

Hercules C5

Royal Air Force designation for the C-130J

L-100J

A civilian version of the C-130J-30 was under development, but the program was placed on hold indefinitely to focus on military development and production.

SC-130J Sea Hercules

Proposed maritime patrol version of the C-130J, designed for coastal surveillance and anti-submarine warfare.

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