Egypt Air Force Adding C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Fleet

The Egyptian Armed Forces announced the purchase of the stretch variant of the C-130J that boasts an additional 15 feet of cargo space at the Egypt International Airshow. The purchase makes Egypt the 23rd country to operate the tactical airlifter.

The acquisitions will add to the country's C-130H fleet, which is among the largest in the world, according to the aircraft manufacturer. 

"Egypt is a distinguished C-130 operator, flying its Hercules fleet to support some of the most challenging mission requirements," Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's air mobility and maritime missions line of business, said in a statement. "With these new C-130J-30s, the Egyptian Air Force's tactical airlift presence will deliver unmatched capabilities and aligned force amplification to serve Egypt, North Africa and the world."

More than 545 C-130J Super Hercules airlifters have been delivered to operators around the world, Lockheed Martin said.