My word, Lockheed have finally realised...

[C]

...they need to be a bit more creative with the C-130 family. I know it's good, but after all, it's still essentially an aeroplane using 1950's vintage aerodynamics!

Anyway, here's the new C-130XJ and C-130NG.

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2011/12/pictures-lockheed-unveils-two.html

Between the lines, it seems the 'XJ will be a "budget" version of the C-130J for the export market. The 'NG will feature a redesigned nose and tail, and new wing tips (I'm surprised they haven't redesigned a completely new wing).

[Dave71K]

If it isn't broke don't fix it. The C130 maybe old but it does it's job very well! So why change it for the sake of changing it.

[expat]

C-130 NG, so the rest will now be referred to as the C-130 classic

[C]

[quote]C-130 NG, so the rest will now be referred to as the C-130 classic

[Jayhawk Jake]

[quote][quote]C-130 NG, so the rest will now be referred to as the C-130 classic

[OVERLORD_CHRIS]

I was reading about this at work last year:

[quote]Lockheed Developing Winglets For C-130, C-5


Oct 6, 2011

Lockheed Martin is testing winglets and other drag-reducing modifications to cut the fuel consumption of C-130 Hercules and C-5 Galaxy airlifters.

With large-scale wind tunnel testing completed, Lockheed is fabricating a shipset of winglets for flight testing on a C-130 in 2012. The modification could be available for both retrofit and forward-fit by early 2014.

Computational analysis and small-scale tunnel tests have been completed on the C-5 winglets. Large-scale tunnel tests are planned for 2012, leading to flight tests in 2014

[Bud Greene]

Cool!  I live in Atlanta and frequently see 130J's.  Hope to see the NG  before too long. 8-)

[Fishbed7701]

I think the C130, along with the F-15, and B-52 are some of the best aircraft anyone has manufactured. These aircraft have been in service for so long, and are still competing with newer generation aircraft. I think these old aircraft will become legends, like the B-17 and P-51.

[Jayhawk Jake]

I think the C130, along with the F-15, and B-52 are some of the best aircraft anyone has manufactured. These aircraft have been in service for so long, and are still competing with newer generation aircraft. I think these old aircraft will become legends, like the B-17 and P-51.

The B-52 will likely be in service until all of us are dead and gone. 

[OVERLORD_CHRIS]

I think the C130, along with the F-15, and B-52 are some of the best aircraft anyone has manufactured. These aircraft have been in service for so long, and are still competing with newer generation aircraft. I think these old aircraft will become legends, like the B-17 and P-51.

The B-52 will likely be in service until all of us are dead and gone.

[Jayhawk Jake]

I think the C130, along with the F-15, and B-52 are some of the best aircraft anyone has manufactured. These aircraft have been in service for so long, and are still competing with newer generation aircraft. I think these old aircraft will become legends, like the B-17 and P-51.

The B-52 will likely be in service until all of us are dead and gone.

[OVERLORD_CHRIS]

I think the C130, along with the F-15, and B-52 are some of the best aircraft anyone has manufactured. These aircraft have been in service for so long, and are still competing with newer generation aircraft. I think these old aircraft will become legends, like the B-17 and P-51.

The B-52 will likely be in service until all of us are dead and gone.