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Sierra Nevada to develop ski-equipped LC-130J modification for U.S. Air Force snow operations

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Sierra Nevada will lead development and analysis of an adaptation kit to convert the C-130J for snow runway operations, creating a ski-equipped LC-130J configuration for the U.S. Air Force. The work is scheduled to conclude in March 2028, establishing the design basis for operations from ice- and snow-covered runways.

Discovered 2026-09-04T03:05:11.436497-07:00 | 2026-09-04T03:05:11.436497-07:00

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  • The program advances the Air Force’s ability to operate C-130J aircraft from snow and ice-covered runways in austere environments.
  • Development and analysis are scheduled to continue through March 2028, providing a defined timeline for the modification’s design work.
  • The effort builds on Sierra Nevada’s previously reported $31.8 million contract to develop a C-130J ski kit , linking the design phase to a specific procurement investment.

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