if i'm right, i think that there are 26 C130K's and 25 C130J's. The K's will be around for some time to come and will still be seen midway into this century. the J's were supposed to take over, but unfortunately they are unable to land on unprepared surfaces (great for tactical landings!) and paratroopers jumping out of the side doors can't, beacuse if they do, they meet at a rather high speed underneath due to the propwash. Long live the K. (and we're certainly trying to achieve that here at Marshall!)