MC-130J aircraft – The Defense Post

Jul- 2025 -

25 July

Air

An MC-130J taxis out for its first flight with new aerodynamic Finlets attached to the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

US Air Force Tests Aerodynamic Enhancements on MC-130J Aircraft

The US Air Force is testing new aerodynamic devices called finlets on MC-130J aircraft to evaluate their impact on drag reduction and fuel efficiency.

US Special Command Seeks AESA Radar for C-130 Gunships, Transport

US Special Operations Command has sought market information for a radar upgrade for AC-130J and MC-130J II aircraft.

USAF Arms MC-130J Cargo Aircraft With JASSM Long-Range Missile

The US Air Force recently demonstrated the loading, unloading, and arming of an MC-130J Commando II aircraft with AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.