Lockheed, General Dynamics C-130 Hercules (center, turboprop); F-16 Fighting Falcon (left and right, jet fighters)

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21 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Two F-16s and one C-130 from the Portuguese Air Force in Monte Real Air Force Base, Portugal

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Aircraft

C-130 Hercules (center, turboprop); F-16 Fighting Falcon (left and right, jet fighters) C130, F16

Standard military gray camo

Airline

Not applicable (military)

Manufacturer

Lockheed, General Dynamics

Gear

iPhone 11

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Location

Monte Real Air Base

LPMR

39.8283, -8.8875

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Monte Real Air Base LPMR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

C-130 Hercules: Legendary military transport, in continuous production since the 1950s; F-16: Among the most-produced and successful multirole fighters.

Fleet Rarity

C-130: Very common in military fleets worldwide; F-16: Thousands produced and in service.

Record Flights

C-130: Notable for Antarctic landings, longest-serving military transport; F-16: Multiple combat records, famously used by Thunderbirds.

Safety & Events

C-130 and F-16 both used globally in combat, humanitarian, and training roles; several incidents over decades typical for the type.

Future Outlook

Both types continuing in active service globally, many planned a long future life.

Specifications

C-130: Allison T56 turboprops; F-16: Pratt & Whitney F100 or GE F110 turbofan

Engine

C-130: 40.4 m; F-16: 9.96 m

Wingspan

C-130: 29.8 m; F-16: 15.06 m

Length

C-130: ~3,800 km; F-16: ~4,220 km (with drop tanks)

Range

C-130: 540 km/h; F-16: 933 km/h (cruise)

Speed

C-130: Up to 92 passengers or 19,000 kg cargo; F-16: 1 pilot

Capacity

C-130: 70,307 kg; F-16: 19,187 kg

MTOW

C-130: 11.9 m; F-16: 4.88 m

Height

F-16: 106–129 kN (24,000–29,000 lbf); C-130: 4 × 3,460 shp (2,580 kW)

Thrust

Not typically published; varies by mission fit. Military use.

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