WDF Exclusive - PAF signs contract for 9 C130J

[Khafee]

USMC uses KC130Js. They have to refueling hose/drogue pods on the wings and a removable fuel bladder in the main cargo area.

@Scorpion Saudis bought 5 KC-130s right?

 

[Khafee]

Something tells me, IA all of them will be -30's

 

[Scorpio]

Something tells me, IA all of them will be -30's

Sorry sir, but did not got ur point

 

[Gripen9]

Sorry sir, but did not got ur point

Stretched versions.

But those were only built for RAF?

 

[Khafee]

Stretched versions.

But those were only built for RAF?

There have been other users as well:

The second of two Lockheed Martin KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling aircraft has arrived in France, the French Air Force said in a release.

The delivery was the last of four C-130J Super Hercules variants – two KC-130J and two C-130J-30 aircraft – that were ordered through a foreign military sale with the U.S. government in January 2016.

Two C-130J-30 aircraft – a stretched version of the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter – were delivered in 2017 and 2018, and the first KC-130J was received by France in September 2019.

France receives second Lockheed KC-130J, completing delivery of 4 Super Hercules aircraft

The second of two Lockheed Martin KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling aircraft has arrived in France

www.thedefensepost.com

 

[Khafee]

Sorry sir, but did not got ur point

The C-130J-30 is a stretch version of the C-130J.

The C-130J-30 adds 15 feet to the fuselage, increasing usable space (two more pallets of equipment) in the cargo compartment.

Characteristics:

Ceiling	26,000 feet (8,000 meters) with 44,500 pounds (20,227 kilograms) payload
Speed	410 mph/356 ktas (Mach 0.58) at 22,000 feet (6,706 meters)
Maximum Allowable Payload	44,000 pounds (19,958 kilograms)
Range at Maximum Normal Payload	2,417 miles (2,100 nautical miles)
Range with 40,000 pounds of Payload	2,390 nm/4,425 km
Maximum Load	8 pallets or 97 litters or 24 CDS bundles or 128 combat troops or 92 paratroopers, or a combination of any of these up to the cargo compartment capacity or maximum allowable weight

C-130J-30 Super Hercules

Discover the C-130J-30, a stretch version of the highly reliable and affordable C-130J airlifter, offering extended capabilities for versatile operations.

www.lockheedmartin.com

 

[Scorpio]

The C-130J-30 is a stretch version of the C-130J.

The C-130J-30 adds 15 feet to the fuselage, increasing usable space (two more pallets of equipment) in the cargo compartment.

Characteristics:

Ceiling	26,000 feet (8,000 meters) with 44,500 pounds (20,227 kilograms) payload
Speed	410 mph/356 ktas (Mach 0.58) at 22,000 feet (6,706 meters)
Maximum Allowable Payload	44,000 pounds (19,958 kilograms)
Range at Maximum Normal Payload	2,417 miles (2,100 nautical miles)
Range with 40,000 pounds of Payload	2,390 nm/4,425 km
Maximum Load	8 pallets or 97 litters or 24 CDS bundles or 128 combat troops or 92 paratroopers, or a combination of any of these up to the cargo compartment capacity or maximum allowable weight

C-130J-30 Super Hercules

Discover the C-130J-30, a stretch version of the highly reliable and affordable C-130J airlifter, offering extended capabilities for versatile operations.

www.lockheedmartin.com

Thanks sir , for details

 

[Scorpio]

There have been other users as well:

The second of two Lockheed Martin KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling aircraft has arrived in France, the French Air Force said in a release.

The delivery was the last of four C-130J Super Hercules variants – two KC-130J and two C-130J-30 aircraft – that were ordered through a foreign military sale with the U.S. government in January 2016.

Two C-130J-30 aircraft – a stretched version of the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter – were delivered in 2017 and 2018, and the first KC-130J was received by France in September 2019.

France receives second Lockheed KC-130J, completing delivery of 4 Super Hercules aircraft

The second of two Lockheed Martin KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling aircraft has arrived in France

www.thedefensepost.com

@Khafee do we have chance of new or used refuelars KC 130 .j/h/t. for f16, as Airbus 330 or 310 is long gone for PAF

 

[Mingle]

@Khafee do we have chance of new or used refuelars KC 130 .j/h/t. for f16, as Airbus 330 or 310 is long gone for PAF

With CF tanks I doubt PAF would look for it theior focus should be more C130 beacuse PAF is lacking Stretegic Airlift that's why I said this is best decision they took should look for RAF H C130 they still have 11 left to make fleet bigger.

 

[Khafee]

@Khafee do we have chance of new or used refuelars KC 130 .j/h/t. for f16, as Airbus 330 or 310 is long gone for PAF

The C130 series air refeulers do not have a boom, they have a drogue and hose system, so unless PAF Vipers get CFT mounted in-flight refueling probes, F16's cant be mid-air refueled..

C130 hose and drogue refueler

CFT mounted Probe

Boom operated refueling - The only type of mid air refueling capability F16's have.


Btw Boom fuel transfers are faster than hose & drogue systems.

 

[ali razza]

Something tells me, IA all of them will be -30's

the larger ones

 

[Khafee]

the larger ones

 

[Scorpio]

The C130 series air refeulers do not have a boom, they have a drogue and hose system, so unless PAF Vipers get CFT mounted in-flight refueling probes, F16's cant be mid-air refueled..

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C130 hose and drogue refueler


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CFT mounted Probe

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Boom operated refueling - The only type of mid air refueling capability F16's have.


Btw Boom fuel transfers are faster than hose & drogue systems.

Sir all paf f16 will nit have CFT so than can reconsider airbus deal which have both fueling method, old 310 can modified for it

 

[Khafee]

Sir all paf f16 will nit have CFT so than can reconsider airbus deal which have both fueling method, old 310 can modified for it

Good point! Eventually with the fleet going upto 130+/- I'm sure they must have something in mind.

 

[Scorpio]

Yes sir, thay must considering something. can go for any used bird for it. From any source