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Mexico Becomes First Latin American Operator of C-130J Super Hercules

Lockheed Martin Announces Mexico's Acquisition of Latest-Generation Hercules Variant

Mexico has confirmed the acquisition of its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter from Lockheed Martin, becoming the first country in Latin America to operate this latest-generation variant. The aircraft will support disaster relief and humanitarian response missions as well as military transport tasks. Mexico’s decades-long experience with the Hercules family played a key role in the selection process.

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    Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769089230365-2105
    URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/mexico-first-latin-america-c130j-super-hercules
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    Mexico Becomes First Latin American Operator of C-130J Super Hercules

    Lockheed Martin Announces Mexico's Acquisition of Latest-Generation Hercules Variant

    Mexico has confirmed the acquisition of its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter from Lockheed Martin, becoming the first country in Latin America to operate this latest-generation variant. The aircraft will support disaster relief and humanitarian response missions as well as military transport tasks. Mexico’s decades-long experience with the Hercules family played a key role in the selection process.

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      Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1769089230365-2105
      URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/mexico-first-latin-america-c130j-super-hercules
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