The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. This aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. With a top speed of 417 mph, a 42,000 lb payload capacity, range of 2,071 miles, and a ceiling of 28,000 feet, this C-130 helps us bring #AIRPOWER in the #Joint fight. | United States Air Force

What makes the C-130J a “Super” Hercules? It starts in the flight deck. ✈️ With major upgrades to its avionics like its Heads Up Display, pilots can keep eyes outside while critical flight data is projected directly in view. Add in more powerful engines, quieter 6-blade carbon fiber props, and responsive handling at low altitudes, and you’ve got a serious upgrade over older models of the C-130. We caught up with C-130J Loadmaster Collin King, who walked us through the upgraded avionics, highligh

With 560 Super Hercs and 20 versatile mission sets, the C-130J has proven time and again to be the dependable workhorse the world relies on. Trusted across the globe, it consistently delivers results, supporting missions that truly matter. | Lockheed Martin

'Where we're going, we don't need roads': Watch a C-130 land and takeoff on a dirt runway #airforce #c130 #takeoff #runway #military | Army Times

Belarus Air Force MiG-29S and Yak-130 landing and takeoff from highway in the forest... VLK https://youtu.be/6gdYK8bVE4s | MiG-29 Mikoyan Gurevich "Fulcrum"