Lockheed Martin welcomes Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules fleet

Egypt is the 23rd nation to join the worldwide Super Hercules operating community.

As the most advanced and proven tactical airlifter in the world, the C-130J-30 Super Hercules delivers enhanced capability, versatility and power to EAF crews that have long operated a C-130H fleet in support of national, regional and global mission requirements. Egypt operates one of the world’s largest C-130H fleets that has a significant presence in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region supporting military, peacekeeping, humanitarian and natural disaster response mission requirements. Egypt joins seven MENA operators that have all chosen the

C-130J as a preferred tactical airlifter and tanker.

“Egypt is a distinguished C-130 operator, relying on the EAF’s large Hercules fleet to support some of the most challenging mission requirements,” said Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin’s Air Mobility & Maritime Missions line of business. “Welcoming Egypt to the C-130J Super Hercules global fleet is an honour that truly represents the longstanding partnership between our two nations and with Lockheed Martin. Through these new C-130J-30s, the EAF’s tactical airlift presence deliver unmatched capabilities and aligned force amplification to better serve Egypt, north Africa and the world.”

Egypt purchased six C-130Hs in June 1976 through FMS, with subsequent C-130 deliveries occurring through 1990. Egypt’s new C-130Js will meet current and future tactical airlifter requirements by supporting Egyptian forces in moving supplies, equipment, and people, thus strengthening its capacity in the security and humanitarian arena. This airlift capability is anticipated to assist with security, humanitarian aid and maritime patrol, and search and rescue mission requirements.