Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules

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Front-on view of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules on static display at an airshow, with its distinctive four turboprop engines visible.

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Aircraft

C-130 Hercules C130

Military grey

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 4.3-215.0 mm

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick, Prop to Jet

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Photo grade

Score: 67.0

Strong front view of the Hercules, but overcast light and cluttered background reduce impact.

Insights

Aviation History

The C-130 Hercules is one of the longest continuously produced military aircraft in history, first flying in 1954 and still in active service, playing a vital role as a tactical airlifter for more than 70 countries.

Fleet Rarity

Very common, over 2,500 built; not rare overall but individual national variants or special modifications can be rare.

Record Flights

Has been used for Antarctic supply flights and airdrops into combat zones; C-130s were the first aircraft to perform ski landings on Antarctica.

Safety & Events

Famously participated in Operation Entebbe and numerous humanitarian relief missions.

Future Outlook

Still in production (as C-130J Super Hercules) and active use worldwide.

Specifications

Allison T56-A-15 turboprop (typical for later C-130H models)

Engine

40.4 meters

Wingspan

29.8 meters

Length

3,800 kilometers

Range

540 kilometers per hour

Speed

Up to 92 passengers, 64 paratroopers, 74 litters with 2 medics, or up to 19,050 kg cargo

Capacity

70,307 kilograms

MTOW

11.6 meters

Height

4 × 4,637 shp (3,458 kW) each

Thrust

Stage 3 (ICAO, older military type)

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