The Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been "the" tactical transport aircraft of the United States Air Force and many of its allies and partners for decades. Today, it is found in service with everything ...

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 ...

Though those who have only flown in the likes of Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s may never have even seen them in action, ...

The C-5M, C-17, and C-130 have proven adept at meeting the full sweep of logistical challenges facing the US military. The US Air Force operates three primary airlifters—the C-5M Super Galaxy, C-17 ...

A C-130 Hercules aircraft flies over South Post on March 13, 2025, at Fort McCoy, Wis., as part of training operations. The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the U.S. Air Force ...

The Austrian Ministry of Defence announced it would select the C-390 Millennium aircraft as its new tactical transport. On Sept. 20, 2023, the Austrian Ministry of Defence announced that it selected ...

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 ...

As a variety of new systems and platforms work their way toward service aimed specifically at deterring conflict with China, the United States needs a near-term deterrent with similar capability and ...

Australia wants to turn is Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports into platforms for long-range precision strike. Canberra said in January it would purchase 20 US-made High Mobility Artillery ...