The KC-130J Hercules was purchased by the Marine Corps to replace its aging fleet of KC-130F tanker aircraft. The “J” is a primary aerial refuelling aircraft for Marine fixed-wing jets and ...

The "F" model incorporated changes that were identified from the six "B" models. The KC-130F's multirole capability includes: Below is a KC-130F landing at Dong Ha FOB, So. Vietnam in July 1967.