C-130 HERCULES

One of the longest-lasting and most widespread military transport vehicles of all time, the C-130 Hercules remains to this day an aerial behemoth, capable of flying thousands of miles to deploy troops and vehicles alike

The C-130 Hercules is a military transport aircraft famed for its durability and versatility, having been in active service for over 50 years. Since its introduction in December 1957, over 40 models and variants of the Hercules have been produced and are used today by more than 60 nations worldwide. The aircraft works by delivering a cavernous central fuselage in which the vast cargo bay can carry a plethora of civilians, soldiers, vehicles, equipment, weapons and supplies over huge distances. This makes the Hercules an ideal tool to aid military operations in the 21stcentury battlefield, where mission parameters often need to adapt fluidly and at high speed. Indeed, the sheer lifting power of the C-130 cannot be overstated, with a single plane capable of lifting northwards of 33,000 kilograms (72,753…

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History of War Book of Combat Machines (Digital) - 1 Issue, History of War Book of Combat Machines 2016

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