500N - yes, this capability is maintained in the C-130H.
GK - I think you'd be surprised how different internally the Hobarts are to the Spanish F104 upon which they are based.
Plus, the AWD hull block issues have been misreported, and are more related to workmanship (or lack thereof) by a particular Australian company than misreading blueprints.
The classic Hornets will make it to planned F-35 IOC and then a little bit more...no more Rhinos please.