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Lucas McLerie 🇦🇺

12 Apr 2026 · © Hellcat007

Not a great photo but Coulson Aviation's C-130 Large Air Tanker flew over my house while undertaking bushfire suppression efforts

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

It’s the heart that counts! Thanks for uploading this anyway!

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Brilliant!

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Aircraft

C-130 Hercules C130

Coulson Aviation / Firebomber livery

Airline

Coulson Aviation

Manufacturer

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Prop to Jet

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Insights

Aviation History

One of the most iconic and versatile military and civil turboprops; widely used for aerial firefighting by contractors such as Coulson Aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Several C-130 tankers are active globally; fleet size is limited in firefighting role but large overall.

Record Flights

Has operated on demanding fire missions and remote supply routes.

Safety & Events

C-130s have served in nearly every major military operation since the 1950s and are a mainstay in aerial firefighting worldwide.

Future Outlook

Type expected to fly for decades; specific aircraft fate varies by fleet program and contracts.

Specifications

Allison T56-A-15 turboprop

Engine

40.4 meters

Wingspan

29.8 meters

Length

3,800 km (varies by role/load)

Range

540 km/h

Speed

Standard: Up to 92 troops or >18,000 kg cargo; air tanker: large internal retardant tanks

Capacity

70,307 kg

MTOW

11.6 meters

Height

Each engine: ~4,600 shp

Thrust

Approx. 87 dB (Varies; military cargo/legacy design, non-ICAO commercial standard)

Noise