US Air Force Selects Lockheed to Modify C-130J Super Hercules

Posted on: Nov. 10th, 2004 || Source: lockheedmartin.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

GREENVILLE, S.C., November 9, 2004 -- The U.S. Air Force has selected Lockheed Martin to modify one C-130J aircraft for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The contract also contains options for two additional aircraft and has a total value of approximately $29 million.

The modified C-130J, referred to as “Super J” will be operated by the 193rd Special Operations Wing in Middletown, Pa. The Super J modifications are necessary for the future conversion of the aircraft to an EC-130J Commando Solo configuration. Commando Solo refers to a specially-modified Hercules transport that conducts information operations and civil affairs broadcasts in AM, FM, HF, TV and military communications bands.

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