The initial production model, the C-130A, was powered by Allison T56-A-9 turboprops with three-blade propellers and originally equipped with the blunt nose of the prototypes. Deliveries …

The C-130A featured four powerful Allison T56-A-lA turboprop engines, each delivering 3,750 horsepower and driving a three-bladed Curtiss-Wright electric-reversible propeller. An early …

The initial production model was the C-130A, with four Allison T56-A-11 or -9 turboprop engines. A total of 219 were ordered and deliveries began in December 1956. The C-130B introduced …

May 8, 2019 · The first of two YC-130 prototypes was flown on 23 August 1954 and subsequently production commenced at the Lockheed Georgia, Marietta facility, where the first production …

First production C-130 rolled out on March 10, 1955 at Marietta, Georgia. First flight was on April 7, 1955. On third flight, May 14, 1955 due to a fuel leak, the right wing caught fire and was …

Four decades have elapsed since the Air Force issued its original design specification, yet the remarkable C-130 remains in production. The initial production model was the C-130A, with …

At the dawn of the jet age, Lockheed engineers developed a stubby turboprop cargo aircraft that became a timeless airlifter that still operates today: the C-130 Hercules.

C-130s have served as heavily armed gunships, aerial tankers, weather research aircraft, aerial firefighters, and with commercial airlines. Wingspan 132 ft 7 in.

This Lockheed-built transport was initially developed as an assault transport capable of operating from short unpaved runways. It has since been adapted for many uses by military and …

Two DC-130A's (originally GC-130A's) were built as drone launchers/directors, carrying up to four drones on underwing pylons. All special equipment was removable, permitting the aircraft to...