Key Points and Summary – In 1963, a U.S. Navy KC-130F Hercules turned “impossible” into routine by operating from the deck of the supercarrier USS Forrestal. -As part of a Super COD trial, Lt. Jim ...

Welcome back to the Daily Aviation for a new documentary video about the use of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules in parachuting operations. Footage Credit: US Air Force ,Derivative Work by The Daily ...

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.

The C-130 was built with longevity in mind. The airframe was over-engineered to be tough. The skin is thick. The frame is stress tolerant. Four robust turboprop engines deliver thrust and control ...

Interest in Brazil's C-390 cargo plane is growing, competing with the US' C-130 Hercules in demand. While Embraer's C-390 hasn't overtaken Lockheed's C-130, its worldwide presence is on the rise. The ...