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Lockheed C-130 Hercules

A four-engine tactical transport built around a rear loading ramp and access to austere airfields.

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US Air Force C-130E Hercules
US Air Force C-130E HerculesU.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Howard Blair · Public domain ↗
PropulsionFour turboprops
ConfigurationHigh wing · Rear cargo ramp
Simulator ecosystemsX-Plane
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THE AIRCRAFT

Meet Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The Hercules combines a high wing, four turboprops and a large cargo compartment. It was designed for military transport tasks including troops, freight and medical evacuation. The airframe also became the basis for numerous specialist aircraft, from tankers to weather and scientific platforms.

The family spans major engine and cockpit generations. A classic Hercules and a C-130J have different propulsion and crew arrangements, while specialist mission equipment creates further distinctions. The exact variant and simulator developer remain essential parts of a useful reference entry.

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Lockheed C-130 HerculesWikipedia contributors · Research background · Wikipedia revision 1372392083 · retrieved 2026-09-12

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