The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft.

The NSF/NCAR C-130 is ideal for studies of the middle and lower troposphere. In a typical research configuration, it carries 13,000 pounds of payload with 8 to 9 hour endurance, and there is considerable flexibility in adjusting payload and range to meet specific mission requirements.

The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules, and the only model currently in production.

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Jan 15, 2025 · The C-130 Hercules, a cornerstone of military airlift, celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2024. Since its first flight in 1954, this legendary aircraft has evolved to meet a broad range of tactical and logistical needs, becoming a crucial asset to over 70 countries with more than a million flight hours to date.

Dec 17, 2024 · Thanks to its ability to operate on short, unimproved airstrips, the C-130 is ideal for transporting heavy equipment and vehicles like Humvees, High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAP) to remote and forward operating bases.

With 28 operators in 23 nations, C-130J operators are part of a network of partners and allies that facilitates true force amplification, additional training opportunities, knowledge transfer and …

The C-130H is a four-engine turboprop aircraft designed for maximum payload capacity. The C-130H, NASA 436, has been modified to support airborne science related activities as well.

The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the venerable Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The Hercules family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history.

Aug 28, 2024 · With 12 different C-130 models spread across seven major commands and the Air National Guard, totaling 436 aircraft in the Air Force fleet, effective and efficient maintenance is vital to keeping the mission running – especially in an era of Great Power Competition.