The world’s largest fleet of ski-equipped military transport aircraft just added another capability: operating from the surface of frozen lakes. A Lockheed Martin LC-130 “Skibird” from the USA’s New ...
Inside the audacious plan to convert a C-130 Hercules into a rocket-assisted Super STOL aircraft capable of landing in a confined urban space for a daring hostage rescue in Iran. Faced with an ever ...
The C-130 was built with longevity in mind. The airframe was over-engineered to be tough. The skin is thick. The frame is stress tolerant. Four robust turboprop engines deliver thrust and control ...
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How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Are Left?
Over 2,800 C-130 Hercules family aircraft have been produced, with around 1,100 examples in service around the world today. The aircraft remains in production, with new aircraft mostly replacing older ...
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