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Why Can The US Air Force Deploy Aircraft Overseas So Rapidly?

Why Can The US Air Force Deploy Aircraft Overseas So Rapidly?

The US Air Force is more of a logistics organization than a fighting force allowing it to project power almost anywhere ...

Aaron Spray 8 months ago
Turkish C-130 Carrying 20 People Crashes In Georgia

Turkish C-130 Carrying 20 People Crashes In Georgia

The military transport suffered a midair catastrophe.

Luke Bodell 10 months ago
From Mercury to Phoenix: US Navy Names Its New TACAMO Aircraft

From Mercury to Phoenix: US Navy Names Its New TACAMO Aircraft

Here's the next step in the US Navy's replacement for the E-6B Mercury.

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
AI Has Named The 10 Best Military Aircraft In History - No C-130 Hercules Or P-51 Mustang

AI Has Named The 10 Best Military Aircraft In History - No C-130 Hercules Or P-51 Mustang

Check out the list of best warbirds ever made, according to ChatGPT.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
US Air Force C-130J Undergoes First Of Its Kind Wing Replacement, Flies Again After 5 Years

US Air Force C-130J Undergoes First Of Its Kind Wing Replacement, Flies Again After 5 Years

How did this C-130J receive a full wing replacement, and why was it necessary?

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
What Is A Finlet? US Air Force Tests New Drag-Reduction Device On MC-130J

What Is A Finlet? US Air Force Tests New Drag-Reduction Device On MC-130J

The Herc' is getting a gas saving upgrade.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Are Left?

How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Are Left?

Over a thousand C-130 Hercules remain in service today around the world, with hundreds more in storage or non-operationa...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
C-130s Latest To Join Fight Against Western US Wildfires

C-130s Latest To Join Fight Against Western US Wildfires

The Hercules is heading into the blaze.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
This Is The Largest Aircraft In The US Navy

This Is The Largest Aircraft In The US Navy

It also holds the record for the largest and heaviest aircraft to land on an aircraft carrier.

Nicole Kylie 1 year ago
Why The US Air Force Once Strapped Rockets To A C-130 Hercules

Why The US Air Force Once Strapped Rockets To A C-130 Hercules

An unprecedented mission led the USAF to make an incredible modification to its classic airlifter, the mighty Herk - roc...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How Has The US Navy Extended The KC-130T's Refueling Capabilities?

How Has The US Navy Extended The KC-130T's Refueling Capabilities?

Upgraded with NP2000 propellers, the US Navy’s KC-130T tanker can refuel more aircraft than ever, boosting the power and...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What Is The Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying?

What Is The Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying?

A KC-135 tanker is the oldest jet aircraft currently in Air Force service, an accolade it has held for over a decade.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
How Many Variants Of The C-130 Hercules Are There?

How Many Variants Of The C-130 Hercules Are There?

A mighty airlifter that forged a new era for the US armed forces- the C-130 Hercules, how many variants of the enduring ...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How MAFFS Turns Military Transports Into Aerial Firefighters

How MAFFS Turns Military Transports Into Aerial Firefighters

Simple Flying recently interviewed David Sarnoff, the Executive Director for the MAFFS program about MAFFS.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Guardsman Shares What It's Like Commanding The 13th Air Expeditionary Group At McMurdo Station In Antarctica

Guardsman Shares What It's Like Commanding The 13th Air Expeditionary Group At McMurdo Station In Antarctica

Oregon Air Guardsmen are crucial in supporting Antarctic operations, providing transportation, logistics, and personnel ...

Ahmad Helmy 1 year ago
The Royal Saudi Air Force C-130H Upgrade Program: What To Know

The Royal Saudi Air Force C-130H Upgrade Program: What To Know

Saudi Arabia makes big upgrades to their C-130H fleet, reinforcing readiness and broadening its global reach as well as ...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The Fate Of The Last USAF Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules

The Fate Of The Last USAF Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules

The retirement of the last C-130H Hercules marks the end of an era for a legendary aircraft that served decades on the f...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What To Know About The Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130J-30 Hercules 1st Mission To Antarctica

What To Know About The Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130J-30 Hercules 1st Mission To Antarctica

The RNZAF’s C-130J-30 Hercules embarks on its first mission to Antarctica, showcasing its vital role in extreme logistic...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What Are The Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules' Roles In The US Military?

What Are The Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules' Roles In The US Military?

An in-depth look at the versatile backbone of US military operations

Michael Scanlon 1 year ago
5 Iconic Aircraft Of The US Air National Guard Fleet

5 Iconic Aircraft Of The US Air National Guard Fleet

This article covers iconic aircraft employed by the Air National Guard. All of the are amazing in their own right, learn...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago