C-130J TAC
GoodMick,
Good to see a recent reply on this thread, as the ac comes on speed the jurrasics have gone quiet. As you say, the J is exceeding all expectations, including those held by enthusiasts. Important clearances are still being delayed by QQs report writing and project management ability.
I do not know what the problem is with hot weather ops is (as mentioned above). I know people that operated the J at China Lake in the summer (100+F in the shade) with just the APU, that is no cooling trolley/ext pwr. The J had no probs.