#C-130
Track The Hurricane Hunters: Inside The WC-130Js That Fly Into Storms
The Hurricane Hunters fly into storms at 10,000 feet under TEAL call signs you can track live. Here is what they do and ...
The US Air Force Just Asked Its Standard C-130J To Do The Ski-Equipped LC-130's Job In Iceland
Standard-configuration Super Hercules are demonstrating that they can do some of the missions that previously required a...
Why The US Air Force Relied On A Single Texas C-130 Wing For The Entire Pacific's Valiant Shield 2026
The vital mission of Airmen on far-flung islands across the Pacific.
Why The US Air Force Runs A Cold War-Scale C-17 Air Bridge From 1 Base In Germany
The never-ending mission that keeps Air Force jets in the air over the Atlantic.
How A C-130 Letter Change From H To J Forces A Full Guard Wing Overhaul
With the USAF's active-duty units now transitioned to the Super Hercules, remaining ANG and Reserve units are completing...
5 Coast Guard Air Stations With The Biggest Search & Rescue Responsibilities
A closer look at some of the biggest 'Coastie' air bases.
6 Pacific Air Bases The US Is Quietly Building Up To Back Up Andersen AFB
The US is building back-up Guam bases in the Marianas, Micronesia, Palau and strategic depth bases in Australia.
Why A C-130 Hercules Landing On A US Navy Carrier Deck In 1963 Is A Record The Military Has Never Tried To Break
Incredibly, despite its size, the US Navy looked at the C-130 as a possible delivery vehicle for carriers at sea. The re...
Here's What It Costs To Replace Every Aircraft The US Lost In Iran
The heavy toll of Operation Epic Fury.
How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Were Built?
Over 2,700 C-130-family aircraft have been produced so far, with production expected to run into the 2030s.
Why A US Air Force C-130 Hercules Was Parked At A Civilian Airport In Ireland
How a USAF airlifter came to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
USAF C-130 Hercules Sustains 'Extensive Damage' In Hatchet Attack At Shannon Airport
A man armed with a hatchet infiltrated Shannon Airport, climbing onto a parked USAF C-130 Hercules.
US Air Force’s MC-130Js Destroyed In Iran Cost Over $100 Million Each, Special Ops Says
The latest figures reveal extreme risks, advanced tactics, and rising aircraft losses in contested airspace.
The 6 Military Aircraft With The Longest Service Lives
A exploration of the world's most durable military planes.
110 Soldiers Onboard: Lockheed C-130 Crashes
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a staple of military aviation, crashed in Colombia's Amazon region, leaving many questions ...
20 Dead: Bolivian C-130 Hercules Packed With Cash Crashes Onto Busy El Alto Highway
A Bolivian Air Force plane, carrying an undisclosed amount of unissued banknotes, crashed into the streets of El Alto, L...
How Military Cargo Planes Avoid Threat Zones During Deployments
The tactics of frontline delivery.
What The C-130J Super Hercules Delivery Halt Means For The US Air Force & Lockheed Martin
The newest Herk hits turbulence.
Why The Lockheed C-130 Hercules Won’t Be Retired Anytime Soon
The C-130 family has demonstrated the ability to remain flying for 70 years, while production is not expected to wrap up...
Lockheed Martin Vs. Airbus: Which Manufacturer Produces More Military Aircraft?
Lockheed produces more fighter jets than Airbus, but Airbus wins on the number of military helicopters shipped.