2001: Lockheed Martin delivered the USAF’s first C-130J-30 to the 143d Airlift Wing (Air National Guard) at Quonset State Airport, R. I. The C-130s with the “J-30” suffix had a longer fuselage than the standard “J” model. It could carry 128 combat troops and 8 standard 463L pallets rather than 92 troops and 6 pallets. (USAF/LM Image)
