Lockheed C-130 Hercules Prototypes, Variants & Projects

[Grey Havoc]

In partial answer to your question; From the old Super Hercules thread:

(h/t Barrington Bond)

 

[famvburg]

http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2701.msg16823.html#msg16823

 

[Tzoli]

Thanks but only the first drawing with the swept wings look similar to it.

 

[Jemiba]

Thanks but only the first drawing with the swept wings look similar to it.

Don't know that game by myself, but judging the screen shot, I think, the proposed VTOL modification shown
here http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2701.msg137795.html#msg137795 already comes
very near with its straight wing ?

 

[Grey Havoc]

Via Defense Update, from IMDEX 2013:

Original Caption:
Lockheed Martin displayed here a model of the proposed CJ-130SC designed to replace the Orion P-3C currently in service with many world navies. Note the surface attack missiles carried underwing and ASW torpedoes carried on the belly sides​

 

[_Del_]

Judging the shown scenario, the way, the Sea Herc is circling those boats and the thing, sticking out from its side,
it looks, as if it is fitted with a gun like the the AC-130 ! ???

Might be useful when you're patrolling of Aden. Other nations probably have similar low-profile situations...

 

[circle-5]

There's a C-130 AWACS thread, which can probably be merged into this one. Or this post can be moved into it. I have no opinion. I also don't know what is shown here below.


Topics were merged.

 

[hesham]

Very nice Model Circle-5,thank you for sharing.

 

[SpudmanWP]

Some pics

 

[fightingirish]

Lockheed Martin officials submitted a Program Notification Letter to the Federal Aviation Administration on 21 January 2014 for a type design update for the Model L-382J transport, a civil-certified variant of the C-130J Super Hercules.
First flight of the LM-100J is expected in the 2017 timeframe.

Link: http://lockheedmartin.com/us/products/LM-100J.html

 

[Triton]

"Lockheed Martin Files For FAA Type Design Update"

Source:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/press-releases/2014/february/140203ae_lockheed-martin-files-faa-type-design-update.html

MARIETTA, Ga., Feb. 3, 2014 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] officials submitted a Program Notification Letter to the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 21, 2014, for a type design update for the Lockheed Martin Model L-382J airplane, a civil-certified variant of the proven C-130J Super Hercules to be marketed as the LM-100J.

More than 100 L-100s, which were the commercial variant of the first generation C-130, were produced from 1964-1992 at the then Lockheed-Georgia Co., Marietta, Ga., facility. Many of those airlifters are still operated worldwide by commercial and government customers.

“The LM-100J is a natural expansion of the Super Hercules family. It is a modern answer to the existing, multi-tasked L-100 airlift fleet which, true to Hercules form, is a workhorse that has been a critical cargo asset for 40 years,” said George Shultz, vice president and general manager, C-130 Programs. “Our customers and legacy L-100 operators tell us that the best replacement for an L-100 is an advanced version of the same aircraft. The LM-100J is that aircraft.”

Through select design changes, the LM-100J will perform as a civil multi-purpose air freighter capable of rapid and efficient transport of cargo. The LM-100J is expected to be an efficient and ideal airlift solution when delivering bulk and oversize cargo particularly to austere locations worldwide.

The LM-100J incorporates technological developments and improvements over the existing L-100s at a competitive price that results from years of C-130J operational experience, including more than 1 million fleetwide flight hours. The result of this experience and advancement translates to an aircraft that will deliver reliable service in a flexible airframe for decades to come.

“With the LM-100J, we are leveraging the proven technology and capabilities of the C-130J Super Hercules to offer a modern, flexible commercial aircraft that is ready to deliver freight and support critical civilian missions — anywhere, anytime,” said Jack Crisler, vice president, Business Development for Air Mobility, Special Operations and Maritime Programs.

As it is based on the operational C-130J, the civil variant LM-100J can operate from short, unprepared airfields without ground support equipment. It requires minimal material handling equipment and enables rapid onload and offload at truck-bed height. Growth provisions built into the LM-100J will enable it to support a variety of future missions including aerial spray, aerial firefighting and delivery, medevac/air ambulance, humanitarian aid and VIP transport.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 115,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s net sales for 2013 were $45.4 billio

 

[hesham]

From Flieger Revue 10/1979,


here is some details about C-130 VLS,but only by German language.

 

[Jemiba]

"Further development of the US medium sized military STOL transports, the Boeing
YC-14 and the MDD YC-15 was stopped, although their qualities had been widely
praised before. Testing of the two jet powered designs had revealed, that performance
gains compared to their turbo-prop predecessors weren't sufficient with regards to the
accruing costs. Now Lockheed tries to take advantage of the situation of its com-
petitors. Two proposals based on the C-130 Hercules were made to the Pentagon:
First, the C-130 WBS with bigger fuselage diameter and a maximum payload of 37,650
kg, snd second the C-130 VLS with longer range and a high cruising speed of 740
km/h. Both types shall be powered by the Allison M-70 or M-71 turbo-prop engines,
which are under development in the moment. "

 

[allysonca]

How about this one....... from the collection.

 

[Jemiba]

Interesting, haven't seen the Super Herc with a T-tail before and especially
not with the "Roman" nose !

 

[hesham]

Many thanks to you my dear Jemiba,


and for Allysonca,what a beauty bird,and what was the AWACS aircraft Model ?.

 

[allysonca]

DOUGLAS ASW proposal... swept wings. I dont recall the Design number so I'll see what I can find. Only thing i disliked about it was that it was too small. Never have seen another.

 

[allysonca]

OHHH the Awacs... a Douglas 1904 Design.... there dis a thread for it on the forum.

 

[hesham]

Many thanks to you Allysonca.

 

[foiling]

I am very keen to obtain a good quality three view of the Lockheed L-100-50 (60?) stretch Hercules. I know there was one on this site, from Air Enthusiast or Air International, but the image is small. And, i do not have that particular copy, either. Does anyone have a good 3-view of this aircraft? Thanks.

 

[Pioneer]

How about this one....... from the collection.

A jet version C-130, incorporating AMST technology seemed a logical step!

 

[Triton]

Artist's impression of Lockheed Martin LM-100J.

The LM-100J looks much like its military C-130J Super Hercules counterpart. The main difference is the lack of lower windows under the windscreen, which allows the C-130J pilots to look ahead and down to see drop zones.

Source:
http://www.codeonemagazine.com/article.html?item_id=140&sf3798234=1

 

[flateric]

http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a434029.pdf

 

[Stargazer]

Here's the L-400 twin as presented in the January-March 1977 issue of Lockheed's Service News publication.

I have found that we already have a topic dedicated to this particular project, so perhaps a split of this one here may be in order?
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1750.0

 

[hesham]

And from Lockheed magazine, Service News,


here is the C-130 SS (Stretch STOL).

 

[Stargazer]

According to Chris Reed (C-130 Hercules and its variants, Schiffer)
C-130 WBS was proposed in 1984 and stood for Wide Body Section; it used new GE34 engines.

The C-130 WBS is much earlier than that. Like the C-130 VLS in its earliest form and the L-100-50/-60B, it was introduced five years earlier, as evidenced by this article from Lockheed's Service News dated July-September 1979:

 

[Grey Havoc]

Via the Ares blog, a report from the December 3, 1956 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology:

USAF Receives Highly Versatile C-130 (part 1)

USAF Receives Highly Versatile C-130 (part 2)

 

[turboshaft]

Credible Sport lives again: "C-130J short take-off and landing" (from a LockMart presentation at this year's HOC).

 

[AeroFranz]

Nice! thanks for posting this

 

[Triton]

The LM-100J: One Plane. Many Capabilities.

Published on Feb 24, 2015

We delivered more than 100 L-100s from the 1960's through the 90's. Several are still in operation today, performing missions no other commercial airlifter can perform. It's been said that only a Herc can replace a Herc. Enter the new LM-100J Super Hercules. All the proven features of the L-100, combined with the technological advancements of the C-130J.

http://youtu.be/DQgqqrvBRek

 

[hesham]

Hi,


this drawing is very close to Lockheed C-130 ?.


http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a124264.pdf

 

[Jemiba]

Reminds me of this one :
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2860.msg77554.html#msg77554

 

[hesham]

Reminds me of this one :
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2860.msg77554.html#msg77554

Yes my dear Jemiba,


maybe related to it ?.

 

[Jos Heyman]

I think this was just a drawing to illustrate the study of the paper and as such I would not be inclined to consider this as a Lockheed project. May be we should have a different place for this sort of illustrations, like we have for Patents.

 

[hesham]

Hi,


here is a Lockheed WC-130,Weather Radar Study concept;


http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/701742.pdf

 

[elmayerle]

With respect to Hercules variants, does anyone have information on the BAC 222 which was a very stol version with Tynes for NMBR-4?

 

[CJGibson]

Patience, patience. Your patience will be rewarded.

Chris

 

[fightingirish]

B)

ECX-130
In the early 1980s, engineers at the then-Lockheed-Georgia Company proposed a common aircraft design that could be used for both the US Navy’s TACAMO (Take Charge And Move Out) submarine communications mission and as a new tanker for the Marine Corps. This aircraft, called ECX-130 and KCX-130, was based around the basic C-130 fuselage design, but featured three CFM-56 turbofan engines—including one in the T-tail—and a supercritical wing. The ECX-130 (shown here) featured four TACAMO system operators and rest area seats and bunks for eight people. The KCX-130 would have featured two 3,600 gallon fuselage fuel tanks (versus the one in the existing KC-130F/R/T tankers) and aft petal doors similar to the C-141 StarLifter. Neither the ECX-130 nor the KCX-130 was built.


Posted: 26 May 2015

Source: http://www.codeonemagazine.com/gallery_slideshow.html?item_id=4273

 

[hesham]

Amazing find my dear Rolf.

 

[Steve Pace]

This may not fit here but on December 11, 2015 Lockheed Martin delivered its 2,500th production Hercules – an HC-130J Combat King II (13-5782), marking 59 years of continuous production. The first Hercules delivered was a C-130A (53-3129) and it was delivered on December 9, 1956.
What an amazing aircraft the C-130 Hercules is! -SP