Inside the C-130 Hercules, a military transport aircraft that can land almost anywhere and haul almost anything

The C-130 Hercules airlifter's versatility, longevity, and cargo capacity have made it a valuable asset to the Air Force and ...
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Mexico to be first Latin American operator of C-130J Super Hercules

Mexico has become the first Latin American nation to acquire the Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, according to a recent announcement from the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM).
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C-130J Super Hercules fuels forward fighter ops in the Philippines

Imagine commanding an air force spread across 7,641 islands, tasked with defending a maritime territory roughly the size of Western Europe. Every sortie your fighters fly requires fuel, maintenance, ...
The Aviationist

USAF Tests SpaceX’s Starshield on C-130J Super Hercules

The service is looking for an alternate rapid tactical communications and data-linking capability to better equip the mobility fleet for logistics in high-end, contested environments. The upgrade, ...
NBC Los Angeles

Giant modified C-130 planes to fly over Angeles National Forest. Here's why

Enormous C-130 military planes will soar over Angeles National Forest this week in a training exercise for military pilots learning to fly the modified aircraft in steep terrain to fight wildfires.
The National Interest

The One Simple Reason the Air Force Is Still Flying the C-130 Hercules

The C-130 has enjoyed a remarkable 70-year production run—and the aircraft’s performance is still outstanding. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a true workhorse—a simple, no-frills aircraft that has ...