C-130J Operational testers propel 'Herc' through Phase 2

Posted on: Jan. 16th, 2006 || Source: edwards.af.mil | E-mail Article | Print Article

C-130J Operational testers propel 'Herc' through Phase 2

01/13/06 – EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After more than 300 hours of Operational Test and Evaluation flight test activities, C-130J test teams from Edwards concluded C-130J Phase 2 OT&E testing on Dec. 21, culminating nearly five years of developmental and operational testing.

The C-130J is the latest addition to the C-130 fleet and provides 40- percent more range and flies 24-percent faster than the C-130E and H-models.

A C-130J as seen through night-vision goggles during Phase 2 testing (source Edwards AFB)

“The C-130J is also made in both short and stretch models,” said Lt. Col. Mike Brignola, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center mission support and division chief for the C-130J OT&E. “The stretch model has an added 15 feet of cargo floor, which allows for two additional pallet positions on the aircraft. Both versions of the C-130J were used during Phase 2 testing.”

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