The Hercules RAF Model J refers to the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in Royal Air Force (RAF) service, a significant upgrade to the classic Hercules, featuring advanced digital cockpits, new Rolls-Royce engines with six-bladed propellers, and enhanced performance for troop/cargo transport, reconnaissance, and medical evacuation, known for its versatility and modernized capabilities, with the RAF receiving its first C-130J in 1998 before eventually retiring the type in 2023