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    • The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed. It has been in service since 1956 and has many variants and roles, including aerial firefighting, maritime patrol, and humanitarian aid. See more

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    The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by
    The … See more

    Design and development

    The Korean War showed that World War II-era piston-engine transports—Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcars, Douglas C-47 Skytrains and Curtiss C-46 Commandos—were no longer adequate. On 2 February 1951, the United Stat… See more

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    TypeTactical airlifter
    National originUnited States
    ManufacturerLockheed Corporation · Lockheed Martin
    StatusIn service
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    How C-130 Hercules Did It All
    How C-130 Hercules Did It All
    Operational history

    The first production batch of C-130A aircraft were delivered beginning in 1956 to the 463d Troop Carrier Wing at Ardmore AFB, Oklahoma, and the 314th Troop Carrier Wing at Sewart AFB, Tennessee. Six additional s… See more

    Variants

    Significant military variants of the C-130 include:
    C-130A Initial production model with four Allison T56-A-11/9 turboprop engines. 219 were ordered and deliveries to the USAF began in D… See more

    Accidents

    The C-130 Hercules has had a low accident rate in general. The Royal Air Force recorded an accident rate of about one aircraft loss per 250,000 flying hours over the last 40 years, placing it behind Vickers VC10s… See more

    Aircraft on display

    • C-130B FAA TC-60. ex USAF 61-0964 received in February 1992 now at Museo Nacional de Aeronáutica since September 2011.
    • C-130A RAAF A97-214 used by 36 Squadron f… See more

    Specifications (C-130H)

    Data from USAF C-130 Hercules fact sheet, International Directory of Military Aircraft, Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft, and Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft.
    General ch… See more

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    Learn about the C-130 Hercules, a versatile tactical airlift aircraft that can operate from rough, dirt strips and perform various missions. Find out its history, …

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      C-130 History - Lockheed Martin

      Learn about the origins, evolution and missions of the C-130 Hercules, one of the most important aircraft in aviation history. The web page covers the development, variants and features of the C-130 from 1954 to present.

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      Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules - Wikipedia

      The C-130J is a military transport and aerial refuelling aircraft derived from the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. It has new engines, flight deck, and other systems, and has been delivered to 26 operators in 22 countries since 1999.

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      What is a C-130 Super Hercules?
      The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules, and the only model currently in production.

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      Who invented the C-130 Hercules?
      Boyne. Beyond the Horizons. 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.

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      Where can I find a short film about the C-130 Hercules?
      Reed, Chris. Lockheed C-130 Hercules and Its Variants. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, 1999. ISBN 978-0-7643-0722-5. Wikimedia Commons has media related to C-130 Hercules. The short film Staff Film Report 66-12A (1966) is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive.

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      Who flew the C-130 Hercules?
      To deploy the pallets, a Black Bat Squadron crew was trained in the U.S. to fly the C-130 Hercules. The crew of 12, led by Col Sun Pei Zhen, took off from Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base in an unmarked U.S. Air Force C-130E on 17 May 1969.

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      Is the C-130 Hercules the most important aircraft in aviation history?
      It can be said without fear of contradiction that the C-130 Hercules is one of the most important aircraft in aviation history. Since its first flight in 1954, the Hercules has been everywhere and done just about anything.

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      When did the Hercules C-130 enter service?
      The C-130 entered service with the U.S. in 1956, followed by Australia and many other nations. During its years of service, the Hercules has participated in numerous military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations.

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      Learn about the C-130J Super Hercules, a versatile cargo aircraft for military and humanitarian missions. Explore its 19 certified, diverse, multi-mission capabilities, proven performance, enhanced capability, global scale and innovation.

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      Oct 1, 2020 · Learn about the C-130 Hercules, a versatile and durable turboprop cargo aircraft that has served the U.S. military and humanitarian causes for over six decades. Find out how the C-130 evolved from a stubby design to a war …

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      C-130E Hercules - Museum of Aviation

      Learn about the history and features of the C-130E Hercules, a versatile aircraft that served the USAF in various missions since 1962. See the specifications, photos and details of this aircraft on display at the Museum of Aviation.