Pallas Aviation Announced As Launch Operator For Lockheed Martin LM-100J Commercial Freighter

MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today introduced Pallas Aviation as the first LM-100J commercial freighter operator. The LM-100J is a production variant of the proven C-130J Super Hercules, which is the military airlifter of choice for 18 nations around the world.

Pallas Aviation will provide management services and operational control of two LM-100J aircraft requiring heavy-lift/oversized cargo capability into and out of unconventional airports and remote locations for a specific set of clients in multiple industries. Pallas will operate its LM‑100Js out of Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Texas.

In conjunction with this announcement, an LM-100J aircraft will be on static display at the Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Oct. 13-14.

"In choosing the LM-100J, we have access to one of the newest cargo freighters that happens to have one of the most proven pedigrees in aviation: the C-130J Super Hercules. The LM-100J offers an outstanding performance record, reliability, experience and unmatched capabilities," said Emory Ellis, Pallas Aviation president. "There are other cargo aircraft in the market, but there's one LM-100J, and that's the airplane we need to do our job."     

Lockheed Martin introduced the LM-100J freighter in 2014 as an updated version of the L-100 legacy Hercules commercial variant. Lockheed Martin delivered more than 100 L-100s to private and government operators from 1964-1992. The LM-100J offers a civil-certified option for operators that builds on the proven performance of the military C-130J variants, which have flown almost 2 million hours in support of a multitude of mission requirements. 

"Over the past few years, we've had the honor to partner with the Pallas team in building the LM-100J and are excited to see this joint vision be a reality that we can share with the aviation industry," said George Shultz, vice president and general manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions at Lockheed Martin. "We can't wait for Pallas to show the world the versatility and capability that is found only in an LM-100J."

LM-100J FIREHERC, EL AIRTANKER PARA EL SIGLO XXI

EL FUEGO ES UN ENEMIGO MUY DIFÍCIL DE VENCER.

LM-100J, ©Lockheed Martin

El fuego no se intimida fácilmente ni tampoco cede, llega sin previo aviso expandiéndose rápidamente en tamaño y alcance, pone en peligro el entorno y destruye cualquier cosa a su paso; vidas y paisajes con la misma fuerza, sin distinción. Por último su huella deja presencia, una presencia que permanece mucho tiempo después de que sus llamas se hayan extinguido.

Derrotar el fuego con éxito requiere el uso de una plataforma que sea lo suficientemente ágil como para operar bajo condiciones extremas, una máquina suficientemente probada para resistir el calor y sea maniobrable en función de la orografía. Los bomberos forestales, que plantan cara a los incendios en primera línea, necesitan un recurso operativo y fiable, preparado para luchar en cualquier lugar, en cualquier momento y bajo cualquier condición.

Solo hay un airtanker de carga en tierra que puede cumplir todos estos requisitos, e incluso más: el LM-100J FireHerc. 

Este nuevo miembro de la familia C-130J Hercules combina más de cuatro décadas de experiencia en la extinción de incendios con un rendimiento sin igual, más que probado durante los millones de horas de vuelo que lleva acumulados.

El FireHerc aporta todas las ventajas del magnífico rendimiento del Super Hercules a la lucha contra incendios. Su robusto diseño le permite sobresalir en las misiones de extinción, realizando vuelos a baja altitud y a velocidades reducidas como ningún otro avión cisterna de su tamaño y capacidad. La aviónica avanzada que incorpora en su cockpit proporciona un mayor conocimiento de la situación y aumenta la seguridad, para proteger y guiar así a sus tripulaciones durante toda la misión.

El FireHerc también abre el camino hacia el despliegue de nueva tecnología para dar respuesta así a las descargas nocturnas, lo que permite a los equipos de lucha contra el fuego combatir los incendios en ciclos ininterrumpidos, las 24 horas del día los 7 días de la semana, proporcionando una ventaja inigualable contra el fuego.

LOCKHEED MARTIN INTRODUCES LM-100J 'FIREHERC' AT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Newest member of the Super Hercules is civil-certified firefighting airtanker

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today at Farnborough International Airshow (FIAS) introduced the LM-100J "FireHerc," a civil-certified firefighting airtanker variant of the proven C-130J Super Hercules that is the airlifter of choice for 18 nations around the world.  

The LM-100J is the commercial freighter production model of the C-130J Super Hercules and an updated version of the legacy L-100 commercial Hercules freighter. The LM-100J is flying at and on static display at this year's FIAS. 

C-130s — legacy Hercules, Super Hercules and L-100s — have flown millions of hours in support of missions for military and civilian operators around the world for more than 60 years, which includes supporting firefighting missions for more than 40 years. The LM-100J FireHerc builds on this proven experience and offers advanced capabilities to support aerial firefighting requirements for decades to come.

"With the presence of wildfires increasing on a global scale, there is a real-time need to provide more advanced assets to protect our people, communities and environment," said George Shultz, vice president and general manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions at Lockheed Martin. "As a variant of the C-130J Super Hercules, the FireHerc delivers a powerful combination of established performance advantages and innovative technology that will truly change the way we fight and defeat wildfires."

The Hercules plays a vital role in firefighting by dispersing retardant to contain and control fires in locations with complex terrain and compromised operating conditions. The FireHerc's straight-wing design and turboprop power plant allows it to excel in supporting this challenging low-level, low-speed firefighting mission profile like no other large airtanker in operation.

Additional FireHerc advantages include:

• Advanced flight deck avionics that provide outstanding situational awareness and modern safety features to protect and guide flight crews through challenging conditions.
• The ability to support two different retardant dispersion solutions: the gravity-drop based Coulson Aviation RADS Product Line or the pressure-type dispersal Modular Aerial Firefighting System II (MAFFS II). Both have been certified by the U.S. Forest Service on the Hercules platform to meet strict ground coverage standards.
• A path to support night firefighting with advanced integrated technology, allowing responders to combat fires on an unprecedented 24/7 cycle — providing an unmatched advantage against nature.

LOCKHEED MARTIN ANNOUNCES LM-100J COMMERCIAL FREIGHTER FLYING AT 2018 FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Corporation also releases full details of its 2018 FIA media briefing schedule

BETHESDA, Md., July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will showcase its LM-100J Super Hercules commercial freighter at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2018, held in Farnborough, England, July 16-22.

The LM-100J will participate in the show's daily flight display and be on static display. The LM-100J is a production variant of the C-130J Super Hercules, which is the tactical airlifter of choice for 18 nations to date around the world.

"While the LM-100J is known for its cargo delivery capabilities, the aircraft has been cited throughout industry as the perfect platform for specialized requirements such as firefighting, medevac, aerial spray, and humanitarian relief support," said George Shultz, vice president and general manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions programs at Lockheed Martin. "Farnborough Airshow is the year's premier aerospace industry event and it offers us an ideal opportunity to showcase the LM-100J's unmatched versatility and superior performance to the world."

Joining the LM-100J will be Sikorsky's S-92 helicopter, which is the industry standard for off-shore transportation, search and rescue and VIP/VVIP/head of state transport. The S-92 will be on static display at the Lockheed Martin Chalet (site D8-10).

Additionally, Lockheed Martin leaders and subject matter experts will offer insights and updates on the corporation's aviation, space and layered defense capabilities through a series of briefings, open to all journalists and members of the media attending the show.