Lockheed HC-130 - Variants

Variants

HC-130B

Rescue version of the C-130B for USCG introduced in 1959, formerly R8V-1G and SC-130B

HC-130E

Modified rescue version of the C-130E for USCG, six were produced in 1964

HC-130H

Combat rescue version of the C-130E and C-130H for the USAF and enhanced SAR version for the USCG, with Fulton surface-to-air recovery system in USAF versions; many USAF versions later updated to HC-130P standard

HC-130P Combat King

Extended range version of the HC-130H, modified for in-flight refueling of helicopters, refueling pods on underwing pylons, and additional internal fuel tanks in the cargo bay

HC-130P/N Combat King

Additional order of HC-130P but without Fulton surface-to-air recovery system

HC-130J

Modified rescue version of the KC-130J for USCG

HC-130J Combat King II

USAF combat rescue variant with changes for in-flight refueling of helicopters and tilt-rotor aircraft, including refueling pods on underwing pylons and additional internal fuel tanks in the cargo bay