MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of the Philippines Department of National Defense announced the acquisition of three new C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters from ...

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine military on Friday signed a pact with the U.S. Navy to buy two secondhand C-130 transport planes to boost its capability to fan out quickly for territorial defense ...

Lockheed Martin’s C-130 Hercules is celebrating 70 years since its first flight. It is the longest-running military aircraft production program in history, according to Rod McLean, general manager of ...

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 ...

Military airframer Lockheed Martin has delivered the 2,700th example of the company’s venerable C-130 Hercules tactical transport. The milestone aircraft, a KC-130J refueller variant, will be operated ...

A Kentucky Air Guard C-130J tucked away at the back of the U.S. Defense Department static display at Farnborough Airshow 2024. Credit: Guy Ferneyhough/Aviation Week Network FARNBOROUGH—Lockheed Martin ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: “The C-130 originally came out of Skunk Works, and to this day, Skunk Works supports that program in terms of coming up with new innovative capabilities to put out on ...