While it maintains the familiar lines of the Hercules a common sight in the world s skies for decades now the C-130J has been extensively re-designed The most visible change lies in the use of two 4700 HP Rolls-Royce Allison AE2100D3 engines with six-blade composite-material propellers that ensure silent running & low fuel consumption High performance features include an excellent rate of climb & an extended range of action thanks to the new engines An equally important development is the avionics the cockpit in fact is equipped with new digital instruments & a Head-Up Display that provides the pilot with a constant stream of data without him having to look away from the cockpit window The C-130J is steadily becoming the standard transport aircraft in many NATO countries Italy included