Lockheed Martin's C-130 Hercules has been defying physics since taking its first flight in 1954. The Air Force began flying the C-130 on a regular basis in 1956, and the plane, known affectionally as ...

Seventy years since its first flight on Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 Hercules has remained one of the most durable and versatile military aircraft in history. It has traversed every continent and been ...

According to Greek Mythology, Hercules was a demigod with incredible strength and stamina, capable of amazing feats and renowned throughout ancient Greece and Rome. While we'd never suggest that the C ...

Being able to have realistic training for airdrop operations helps the crew on board the C-130 military transport aircraft ...

A Kentucky Air Guard C-130J tucked away at the back of the U.S. Defense Department static display at Farnborough Airshow 2024. Credit: Guy Ferneyhough/Aviation Week Network FARNBOROUGH—Lockheed Martin ...

The C-130 has enjoyed a remarkable 70-year production run—and the aircraft’s performance is still outstanding. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a true workhorse—a simple, no-frills aircraft that has ...

The C-130 Hercules is like the Swiss Army knife of aviation. Built by Lockheed Martin, this reliable and versatile aircraft holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest continuously produced ...