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25 May 2026 · © JA

A U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules on static display, drawing a crowd during a public airshow.

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Aircraft

C-130 Hercules C130

U.S. Air Force military gray

Airline

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Cargo King, Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

4 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Good sharpness and color; the crowd under the wing is a bit distracting but the aircraft is well-presented in fine afternoon light.

Location

Columbus Air Force Base

CBM/KCBM

33.6438, -88.4438

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Columbus Air Force Base CBM

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most iconic and successful tactical airlifters, in service since the 1950s with over 60 years of operational use.

Fleet Rarity

A common military airlifter with over 2,500 built and still many active, but less common in public viewings.

Record Flights

Used for airdrop, airlift, medevac, firefighting, search and rescue, Antarctic resupply, and more.

Safety & Events

Numerous combat and humanitarian missions worldwide; very high survivability and versatility.

Future Outlook

The fleet will remain in service for years to come, regularly upgraded, some units being modernized to C-130J standard.

Specifications

Allison T56-A-15 turboprops (x4)

Engine

40.4 m

Wingspan

29.8 m

Length

3,800 km

Range

540 km/h

Speed

92 passengers (or varied cargo)

Capacity

70,307 kg

MTOW

11.6 m

Height

4,591 shp (3,425 kW) each (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

Approx. 105-110 dB at takeoff (military aircraft, no ICAO civil rating)

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