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US Government receives 200th C-130J Super Hercules

Issue No. 24 | December 16-31, 2013Photo(s): By Lockheed Martin

An MC-130J Commando II designated for Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, was ferried recently from the Lockheed Martin plant here. This MC-130J has the distinction of being the 200th C-130J Super Hercules delivered to the US Government, which is the largest Super Hercules operator.

This aircraft is assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command. The Commando II supports such missions as in-flight refuelling, infiltration/exfiltration, and aerial delivery and resupply of special operations forces.