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U.S. Air Force, USAF, Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II, C-130 Hercules, Reg. 13-5776, Alternate Serial No. 35776, Serial No. 382-5776, air-to-air, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, USAFE Days 2023

The MC-130J Commando II, USAF registration 13-5776, serial 382-5776, flies air-to-air at USAFE Days 2023. A C-130 Hercules derivative, it is powered by four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop engines with six-bladed propellers. Used for special operations, it performs aerial refueling, precision airdrops, and troop transport. Advanced avionics, defensive systems, and reinforced airframe ensure mission adaptability and safe operation in varied tactical environments.

Created: July 11, 2023 11:29

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 15.6 Mpixels (44.5 MB uncompressed) - 4830x3220 pixels (16.1x10.7 in / 40.9x27.3 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: USAF Air Power Europe