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KC-130J

Multirole tactical tankerFielded 1999Pending verification
Air ForcesUSA
Length 29.79 m
Identification silhouette. Not drawn to scale between entries.
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMultirole tactical tanker
Date of introduction1999
ProliferationAt least 10 countries
ManufacturerLockheed Martin, Marietta, Ga.Med[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length29.79 m98 ftMed[1]
Height11.66 m38 ftMed[1]
Wingspan40.41 m133 ftMed[1]
Wing area162.12 m sqMed[1]
Max takeoff weight79,380 kg175,003 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine4 x Allison T56-A-15Med[1]
Thrust / power4,591 hp eachMed[1]
Speed602 km/h374 mph · 325 ktMed[1]
Landing run518 mMed[1]
Rate of climb579 m/minMed[1]
Service ceiling10,060 m33,005 ftMed[1]
Variants
KC-130BSix 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.[1]
KC-130FEnhanced KC-130B[1]
KC-130HTanker variant of C-130H[1]
KC-130R14 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.[1]
KC-130TVariant from C-130H, 28 built[1]
KC-130T-30HThis is the tanker version of stretched KC-130H. The 15-ft (4.57-m) stretch is via two fuselage plugs.[1]
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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ArgentinaBrazilCanadaSpainIsraelMoroccoMalaysiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeUnited States
Sources
  1. KC-130J American Multirole Tactical Tanker, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import