Lockheed (C-130), Douglas (C-47) C-130 Hercules (top), C-47 Skytrain (bottom)

27 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The camouflage and invasion stripes on the C-47 commemorate its D-Day service. Both aircraft types are legendary in military aviation. Formation flying like this often occurs during aviation heritage events.

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Aircraft

C-130 Hercules (top), C-47 Skytrain (bottom) C-130H (top), C-47 Skytrain (bottom)

USAF standard grey (C-130), WWII D-Day invasion stripes (C-47)

N3451F (on C-47/Dakota), RS (partial code on C-130)

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force (both)

USAF

Manufacturer

Lockheed (C-130), Douglas (C-47)

Insights

Aviation History

C-47: Iconic WWII transport, key in D-Day; C-130: Backbone of tactical airlift since 1950s.

Fleet Rarity

C-130: Still widely flown (over 2,500 built); C-47: Fewer than 200 airworthy worldwide.

Record Flights

C-130: Antarctic resupply, record short field ops; C-47: D-Day drops, Berlin Airlift.

Safety & Events

Both types involved in various famous rescue/relief missions worldwide.

Future Outlook

C-130: Still in military service; C-47: Preserved, airshow, private, few operational.

Specifications

C-130: Allison T56 turboprop, C-47: Pratt & Whitney R-1830 radial reciprocating

Engine

C-130: 40.4 m, C-47: 29.0 m

Wingspan

C-130: 29.8 m, C-47: 19.7 m

Length

C-130: 3,800 km, C-47: 2,575 km

Range

C-130: 540 km/h, C-47: 290 km/h

Speed

C-130: 92 passengers or 19,000 kg cargo, C-47: 27 troops or 2,721 kg cargo

Capacity

C-130: 70,307 kg, C-47: 14,061 kg

MTOW

C-130: 11.6 m, C-47: 5.2 m

Height

C-130: 4×3,750 shp turboprops, C-47: 2×1,200 hp pistons

Thrust

Not typically published (older military types, not ICAO certified)

Noise

Multiple aircraft in frame; specs given for both. Some registration and markings partially obscured.