Since its first flight in 1954, the C-130 Hercules has become an icon of aviation history.1 This versatile turboprop military ...

The C-130 features a loading ramp and door in the tail that can accomodate palletized loads, vehicles and troops. The aircraft can airdrop up to 42,000 pound loads or land on short, unimproved ...

While aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II or F-22 Raptor tend to get all the press, one of the most important planes in the U ...