SC130J The Sea Hercules

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The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed • (now Lockheed Martin). • Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft. • The versatile airframe has found uses in a variety of other roles, including as a gunship (AC-130), for airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol, and aerial firefighting. • It is now the main tactical air-lifter for many military forces worldwide. • Over forty variants and versions of the Hercules, including a civilian one marketed as the Lockheed L-100, operate in more than 60 nations. • The C-130 entered service with the U.S. in the 1950s, followed by Australia and others. • During its years of service, the Hercules family has participated in numerous military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations. • In 2007, the C-130 became the fifth aircraft—after the English Electric Canberra, B-52 Stratofortress, Tupolev Tu-95, and KC-135 Stratotanker—to mark 50 years of continuous service with its original primary customer, in this case, the United States Air Force. • The C-130 Hercules is the longest continuously produced military aircraft in over 60 years, with the updated Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules currently being produced. • If you enjoyed this video would you kindly click the 👍 Like 👍 button. • #militeryaircraft #transportaircraft

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