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    • In July 2020, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) test-flew the AG600 Kunong, a seaplane that, according to the company, would be a great addition to many rescue and firefighting efforts. The internati… See more

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  1. Special Ops Want to Turn the C-130 Into a Seaplane.

    May 21, 2021 · The C-130 Hercules transport is one of the longest-serving, most versatile aircraft in the history of flight. Now, the six-decade-old airframe could pick up yet another role: seaplane.

  2. C-130 Seaplane Should Fly In 2023 Says Air Force Special Ops …

  3. The Ubiquitous C-130 Could Become the U.S. Military's …

    Sep 21, 2022 · The Ubiquitous C-130 Could Become the U.S. Military's Only Seaplane. One of many C-130 seaplane designs under consideration (AFSOC) Published Sep 21, 2022 6:52 PM by The Maritime Executive. In...

  4. Lockheed C-130 Hercules - Wikipedia

  5. C-130 History - Lockheed Martin

    From the highest of air strips in the Himalayas to landing on aircraft carrier runways in the middle of the ocean, the C-130 regularly—and proudly—defies expectations. The Hercules is known for its ability to tackle any mission, …

  6. C-130 Hercules > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display

    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.

  7. It Looks Like A C-130 Seaplane Is Finally Happening

    Sep 16, 2021 · Back in May, we reported on the fact that U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) really wanted to make the long-standing dream of a C-130 seaplane a reality. In fact, the so-called MC-130J Amphibious …

  8. C-130J Super Hercules - Lockheed Martin

    The C-130J Super Hercules is the most advanced C-130 ever designed, built, flown and maintained, with a truly integrated digital core that offers: Dual HUDs for increased situational awareness Block 7.0/8.1 software, installed in-line …

  9. Can Special Ops Build A C-130 Seaplane? They’re Trying