Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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Tucked in for safety at the Oklahoma Air National Guard hanger in OKC!

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Aircraft

C-130 Hercules C130

Military (USAF, low-visibility)

Manufacturer

Lockheed

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Cargo King, Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 63.0

The aircraft is mostly clear but suffers from some blur, busy background, and harsh midday light.

Location

OKC Will Rogers World Airport

OKC/KOKC

35.3934, -97.5983

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OKC Will Rogers World Airport OKC

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Aviation History

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is one of the most widely used military transport aircraft in the world, with continuous operation since the 1950s in dozens of roles.

Fleet Rarity

Very common in military service worldwide; over 2,500 built.

Record Flights

Operated from Antarctica to Vietnam, and used for airdrop, MEDEVAC, firefighting, and disaster relief missions worldwide.

Safety & Events

C-130s have been involved in numerous high-profile missions, including Operation Entebbe and extensive humanitarian efforts.

Future Outlook

C-130s are expected to remain in active service for many years in multiple military fleets.

Specifications

Allison T56 turboprop

Engine

40.4 meters

Wingspan

29.8 meters

Length

3,800 kilometers

Range

540 kilometers per hour

Speed

92 passengers, or 19,000 kg cargo

Capacity

70,300 kilograms

MTOW

11.6 meters

Height

Approx. 4 × 3,460 shp (2,580 kW) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (varies, ~90-100 dB on takeoff)

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