| Model manufacturer: | Herpa |
| Order code: | 537438 |
| Scale: | 1:500 |
| Material: | Combined (Metal / Plastic) |
| Weight: | 0.5 kg |
| Registration number: | 55+01 |
| Dimensions: | 6.9×8.1×2.4 cm (L×W×H) |
| Air company: | Luftwaffe |
| Aircraft manufacturer: | Lockheed |
High-quality metal model of the military government aircraft Lockheed C-130J-30 Luftwaffe "Super Hercules". The model is detailed and precisely processed according to the real machine.
For the first time, this C-130J-30 "Super Hercules" is a 1:500 scale model of the latest Hercules variant. New is a six-bladed propeller and an air refueling probe above the cockpit. The Federal Republic has ordered a total of six "Super Hercules" from Lockheed to be used in a joint German-French transport squadron from Evreux Air Base in Normandy, France. In February 2022, the aircraft with registration 55+01 arrived as the first German C-130J in Evreux. In its short history, the unit has played a significant role in supporting counter-terrorism operations in Africa, humanitarian missions in Afghanistan and, more recently, in strengthening NATO's defense capabilities on its eastern flank in the wake of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
