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  "id": "kc-130j",
  "name": "KC-130J",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "USA",
  "category": "Multirole tactical tanker",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1999,
  "operators": [
    "ARG",
    "BRA",
    "CAN",
    "ESP",
    "ISR",
    "MAR",
    "MYS",
    "SAU",
    "SGP",
    "USA"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 10,
  "summary": "The KC-130Js assigned to U.S. Marine Corps units have more than 20,000 hours of flight in Iraq. The KC-130J is battle-tested and delivers capabilities that enables fleets around the world to keep flying.",
  "specs": [
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Lockheed Martin, Marietta, Ga.",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 5,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 29.79,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 11.66,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 40.41,
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Wing area",
      "section": "dims",
      "v": "162.12 m sq",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 79380,
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Max takeoff weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "4 x Allison T56-A-15",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "4,591 hp each",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_kmh",
      "v": 602,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Landing run",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "518 m",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of climb",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "579 m/min",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 10060,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "KC-130B",
      "text": "Six C-130B models were modified into in-flight refueling tankers. 4 currently operating with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (all four to be upgraded to KC-130H standard), 2 with Indonesian Air Force.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "KC-130F",
      "text": "Enhanced KC-130B",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "KC-130H",
      "text": "Tanker variant of C-130H",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "KC-130R",
      "text": "14 former USAF aircraft transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps. Six had refueling gear removed and were sold to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as C-130R aircraft.",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "KC-130T",
      "text": "Variant from C-130H, 28 built",
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "KC-130T-30H",
      "text": "This is the tanker version of stretched KC-130H. The 15-ft (4.57-m) stretch is via two fuselage plugs.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "bomber",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/kc-130j.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-kc-130j": {
      "title": "KC-130J American Multirole Tactical Tanker",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/KC-130J_American_Multirole_Tactical_Tanker",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}