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GEMINIJETS USN BLUE ANGELS C-130J HERCULES
2020 marked the Blue Angels' 50th year utilizing the C-130 as its lead logistics aircraft. The Blue Angels’ previous C-130 "T" model served the team for 17 years and was retired in May of 2019. The C-130J aircraft, purchased from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MoD) in June 2019, underwent a year-long refresh, which turned a former Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft into the logistics and transport aircraft for the Blue Angels. This is the sole C-130J in the Navy’s fleet and while it is almost identical to its sister aircraft, the KC-130J, currently flown by the U.S. Marine Corps, it required a collaborative effort between NAVAIR engineering and Lockheed Martin to identify configuration deltas and test requirements. These efforts were done to meet U.S. and FAA requirements and included a major rework inspection, hardware and software configuration changes, and ground and flight testing.
C130
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft renowned for its versatility, durability, and global service record. Introduced in the 1950s, it was designed for tactical airlift missions, capable of operating from short, unpaved runways. Powered by four Allison T56-A turboprop engines, the C-130 has a maximum takeoff weight of 70,300 kg (155,000 lbs) and can carry up to 19,000 kg (42,000 lbs) of cargo or 92 troops. With a cruising speed of 540 km/h (290 knots) and a range of 3,800 km (2,050 nautical miles), it supports missions including cargo transport, humanitarian relief, medical evacuation, and aerial firefighting. Constantly upgraded, the C-130 remains one of the most successful and enduring military aircraft in history.
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