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 C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.,

Jul 2, 2009 · C-130 maintainers at Robins got a look last week at a unique version of the venerated cargo plane. The Wyoming Air National Guard flew in the C-130H3, which is one of only two that has a new 8-blade propeller on each of its four engines.

Jun 25, 2021 · The first of seven H3 model C-130s arrived at Bradley Air National Guard Base in June 2021. The H3s will replace the, The Connecticut Air National Guard, home of the 103rd Airlift Wing ‘Flying Yankees’, is upgrading its fleet of C-130H Hercules aircraft.

Discover the unparalleled significance of the C-130 Hercules, a legendary cargo plane that has shaped aviation history. Explore its remarkable contributions.

Sep 9, 2012 · What makes the difference between H1, H2 and H3? Don't forget the H and the H2.5. Bob, The AF '74' H models are referred to as H-1s. I was thinking of the early H's starting with HC130H's in 1964, that are mostly E models with -15 engines. Bob - Yeah guess I wasn't thinking about those when I wrote the post - there's some 68 H's too.

Using its aft loading ramp and door, the C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including everything from utility helicopters and six-wheeled armored vehicles to standard palletized cargo and military personnel.

With a sweeping array of 23 cockpit windows allowing for clear visibility on steep approaches and high wings to operate from rough fields, the original C-130 Hercules was the antithesis of the sleek, speedy jets of its day.

Improvements included uprated engines, redesigned outer wing, improved pneumatic systems, new avionics, improved radar, and NVG lighting. C-130Hs are being replaced by the C-130J.

Though the C-130H has undergone multiple upgrades, the H3 and H1 appear to be identical when viewing the outside of the aircraft. Among other similarities, both the H1 and H3 models can carry up to 92 troops or 42,000 pounds of cargo, depending on how the aircraft is configured.