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US Air Force commissioned development of ski runners for C-130J

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Sierra Nevada is to develop a conversion kit for the use of the C-130J with ski runners. The contract includes technical development and analysis, which could result in a future LC-130J for special operational environments.

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US Air Force moves closer to ski-equipped C-130J Hercules

Source date: 03.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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