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 …

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 …

Jul 25, 2019 · The 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, is welcoming three C-130H2 models to their current C-130H fleet, the first two arrived on July 19 and the third on Aug. 8, 2019. The third …

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 …

C-130J brings substantial performance improvements over all previ-ous models. The C-130J-30, a stretch version with a 15-foot fuselage extension, increases the capabilities even more. To …

Oct 16, 2014 · The unit is a highly experienced C-130 organization, first flying the C-130B model in 1976 then having flown a variety of C-130H models including both H1 and H2 in the past. …

Oct 17, 2023 · Pilots at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., are testing out a new cockpit layout for the C-130H transport plane that will replace its analog gauges with glass multifunction displays, …

Jun 23, 2008 · June 17 marked the beginning of history for the 107th Airlift Wing as the first qualified crewmembers of the wing flew their initial mission in the C-130H2 aircraft. Majors …

Jun 6, 2019 · WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio – Military aircraft and avionics experts at L-3 Technologies will carry out a major avionics and airframe upgrade of the U.S. Air Force C …

Basic and specialized versions of the aircraft airframe perform a diverse number of roles, including airlift support, Antarctic ice resupply, aeromedical missions, weather reconnaissance,...