The MC-130J Commando II is an upgraded version of the C-130 cargo plane. The plane assists in infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply for special ops forces. The US Air Force recently began utilizing ...

Seventy years since its first flight on Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 Hercules has remained one of the most durable and versatile military aircraft in history. It has traversed every continent and been ...

WILDFIRE ON BOARD THE C-130 HERCULES. WE’RE SEEING THIS TANK RIGHT HERE, WHICH IS A PIECE OF MACHINERY THAT SETS THIS AIRCRAFT APART FROM THE OTHER AIRCRAFT IN CAL FIRE’S FLEET. THE UNMISTAKABLE ...

C-130 crews monitored rapidly changing fuel reserves while circling under deteriorating visibility and shifting mission orders. Their decisions balanced endurance margins, runway availability, and the ...

The Pentagon deployed modified C-130 aircraft to aid in the fight against the Los Angeles wildfires. The wildfires spread rapidly due to strong winds and dry conditions, scorching over 30,000 acres.

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The C-130 Hercules marked 70 years of service in 2024, continuing its legacy as one of the most versatile and enduring military aircraft in history.

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 ...

10,000 flight hours in the C-130: the most hours ever recorded by a pilot in the Hercules. On Sept. 24, 2024, Gary Hogg, a seasoned test pilot logged his 10,000th flight hours in the C-130 Hercules ...

The U.S. Air Force is now being urged to enhance its skiplanes. A C-130 Hercules aircraft comes into land at the Townsville airport on September 11, 2020 in Townsville, Australia. Australian Defence ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday evening to secure C-130 aircraft for the Air Force. There was concern that funding for the planes could be cut. The C-130 planes are ...

According to Greek Mythology, Hercules was a demigod with incredible strength and stamina, capable of amazing feats and renowned throughout ancient Greece and Rome. While we'd never suggest that the C ...