The MC-130J is air refuellable and features an advanced flight station, fully integrated digital avionics and navigation, auxiliary flight deck stations, and turboprop engines with six-bladed, all-composite propellers.

The MC-130J, which became operational in 2011, is the new-production variant that is replacing the other special operations MC-130s. [5] As of 2023, the Air Force has taken delivery of 57 MC-130J models. [6] The final MC-130J produced was delivered to USAF in January 2025. [7]

The MC-130J Commando II multimission combat transport/special operations tanker, assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), delivers increased combat performance to the warfighter with its more powerful engines and unique features.

The MC-130J Commando II flies clandestine, low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces in sensitive or hostile territories.

The MC-130J Commando II is the latest C-130 variant in the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) fleet. Based on the KC-130J tanker design, the MC-130J is a state-of-the-art, multi-role tactical airlifter and refueler, designed to replace AFSOC's ageing fleet of MC-130E and MC-130P aircraft.

An MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, flies over Sweden on November 13, 2020. U.S. and Swedish armed forces conduct qualified exercises together to strengthen defense capabilities across land, air, and sea domains to deter any opponent.

Mar 29, 2018 · The newer MC-130J requires less manpower, operating with a crew of five in which the roles of flight engineer, navigator and electronic warfare officer are condensed into one weapons systems ...

On Jan. 14, 2025, the United States Air Force Special Operations Command’s 58th Special Operations Wing welcomed Lockheed Martin’s final production MC-130J Commando II into the fold. The...

Sep 22, 2022 · AFSOC plans to demo amphibious MC-130J by end of next year, commander says A new water-ready C-130 would give the Air Force more littoral capability.

The MC-130J Commando II flies clandestine, low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces in sensitive or hostile territories.