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Sierra Nevada wins $31.8 million contract to develop ski kit for C-130J Hercules

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Sierra Nevada will design a kit that converts a production C-130J into an LC-130J ski-equipped aircraft under a $31.8 million U.S. Air Force contract. The work advances the service’s ability to operate the Hercules from snow and ice-covered runways in austere environments.

Discovered 2026-09-03T04:20:59.834713-07:00 | 2026-09-03T04:20:59.834713-07:00

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  • The $31.8 million award supports development of a production-ready conversion path from the C-130J to the ski-equipped LC-130J configuration.
  • Ski capability expands the Hercules’ operating access to snow- and ice-covered runways, supporting missions in austere environments.
  • The contract creates a defined role for Sierra Nevada in modifying a major military transport platform, with potential implications for future fleet sustainment and specialized-airlift requirements.

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