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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, a special operations variant of the C-130J Hercules, is shown in air-to-air formation during USAFE Days 2023. It has four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop engines with six-blade propellers, advanced avionics, terrain-following radar, defensive systems, and aerial refueling capability. The aircraft supports infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply missions for special operations forces across European theaters, demonstrating operational versatility and mission readiness.

Created: July 11, 2023 12:37

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 18.1 Mpixels (51.7 MB uncompressed) - 5207x3472 pixels (17.4x11.6 in / 44.1x29.4 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: USAF Air Power Europe