Georgia ANG Takes Delivery of First C-130J-30 Super Hercules

The aircraft features a new flight management system and improves interoperability across the fleet, according to Lockheed Martin.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 11:57 AM ET

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The Georgia Air National Guard's first C-130J Super Hercules, tail number 5975, is staged in front of a Lockheed Martin hangar in Marietta on Monday for a delivery ceremony display. [Courtesy: Georgia Air National Guard]

Key Takeaways:

The Georgia Air National Guard's 165th Airlift Wing received its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules, marking the state's initial fleet of this advanced aircraft.
This delivery is the first of eight C-130J-30s ordered, which is a stretch variant offering 15 feet of additional cargo space and a significant capability increase for the ANG.
The aircraft features the U.S. Air Force's initial production Block 8.1 configuration, including enhanced flight management, navigation, and intercommunication systems for improved interoperability.

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The Georgia Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Wing took delivery of its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules on Monday, becoming the first fleet of the aircraft in the state.

The stretch variant of the C-130J boasts an additional 15 feet of cargo space. The delivery is the first of eight of the aircraft ordered intended to support the strategic and tactical airlift mission of the ANG, which has one of the most active C-130 fleets in the world.