The Lockheed Martin C-130 is the US Air Force principal tactical cargo
and personnel transport aircraft. The C-130J Hercules is the latest
model, featuring a glass cockpit, digital avionics and a new propulsion
system with a six-bladed propeller. The C-130 has been in continuous production since 1954 and more than 2,300 Hercules were built for 67 countries.
Four decades have elapsed since the Air Force issued its original design
specification, yet the remarkable C-130 remains in production. The
turbo-prop, high-wing, versatile "Herc" has accumulated over 20 million
flight hours. It is the preferred transport aircraft for many US
Government services and over 60 foreign countries. The basic airframe
has been modified to hundreds
of different configurations to meet an ever-changing environment and
mission requirement. The C-130 Hercules has unsurpassed versatility,
performance, and mission effectiveness. Early C-130A, B, and D versions
are now retired.
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