C-130J cargo aircraft on the ground

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Future Bookings Available for charter, payload integration, and specialist aviation missions. Review platform specifications and submit your booking request below.

Platform specifications

C-130J — Aircraft Metrics

All specifications are based on the standard-body C-130J configuration operated by AeroLabs. Payload capacity and range are subject to mission profile and fuel requirements.

Aircraft Type

C-130J-30 Mk5

Cargo Bay Length

55 ft (16.8 m)

Cargo Bay Width

10 ft (3.05 m)

Cargo Bay Height

9 ft (2.74 m)

Max Payload

42,000 lb (19,050 kg)

Cargo Pallet Positions

6

Pallet Position Length

~9 ft per position

Cargo Roller Tracks

Full-length dual roller system

Ramp Capacity

Integrated rear cargo ramp

Paratroop Doors

2 × side doors

Cruise Speed

362 ktas (670 km/h)

Service Ceiling

28,000 ft (8,534 m)

Range (max payload)

2,835 nm (5,250 km)

Turnaround Time

Mission-dependent, typically 24–72 hrs

Cargo bay layout

Cargo Bay

The C-130J standard body features six pallet positions across a 55-foot cargo bay with full-length dual roller tracks. Dimensions shown in feet.

C-130J Mk5 standard body cargo bay scaled top-down diagram showing P1–P6 pallet positions, cargo roller tracks, paratroop doors, and cargo ramp. Dimensions in feet.

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Charter Booking Request

Complete the form below and the AeroLabs operations team will respond within 2 business days with availability, pricing, and mission planning details.

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Mission Details

e.g. 2,500 kg or 5,500 lb

P1–P6 or number of positions

Mission Description

Include payload handling requirements, special equipment, crew needs, or any other relevant details.

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