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RAF C-130 Hercules Low-Level Flyby Through Narrow Valley

I caught the RAF C-130 Hercules making an epic low-level flyby through the narrow valleys of the Mach Loop in Wales. In this ...
The Aviationist

C-130 Test Pilot Achieves a Whopping 10,000 Flight Hours

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 ...
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The C-130 Hercules Transport Plane Still Uses Propellers For This Reason

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 ...
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How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Are Left?

Over 2,800 C-130 Hercules family aircraft have been produced, with around 1,100 examples in service around the world today. The aircraft remains in production, with new aircraft mostly replacing older ...
The National Interest

Why Has the C-130 Hercules Transport Plane Survived So Long?

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 ...