The C-130 Hercules airlifter's versatility, longevity, and cargo capacity have made it a valuable asset to the Air Force and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California's latest weapon in the never-ending war against wildfires, a former military plane repurposed to drop fire retardant, ...

Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft became some of the most powerful aerial firefighting machines in the world after being ...

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia said Monday it will buy 20 new C-130 Hercules from the United States in a 9.8 billion Australian dollar ($6.6 billion) deal that will increase by two-thirds the ...

As a variety of new systems and platforms work their way toward service aimed specifically at deterring conflict with China, the United States needs a near-term deterrent with similar capability and ...

10,000 flight hours in the C-130: the most hours ever recorded by a pilot in the Hercules. On Sept. 24, 2024, Gary Hogg, a seasoned test pilot logged his 10,000th flight hours in the C-130 Hercules ...

Nigerian Army showcases skydivers leaping from a C-130 during NADCEL 2026, sparking mixed reactions on military preparedness ...

A military aircraft converted to fight California wildfires is in the air after years of federal delays. The first of seven C-130 aircraft transferred from the U.S. Coast Guard and retrofitted is now ...

SACRAMENTO (KABC) -- A massive C-130 Hercules aircraft was recently added to CAL FIRE's firefighting fleet and it's already being used. California is the first state in the country to own, operate, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Interest in Brazil's C-390 cargo plane is growing, competing with the US' C-130 Hercules in demand. While Embraer's C-390 hasn't ...

A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia after taking off from Azerbaijan, with videos surfaced online showing parts of the aircraft spiraling towards the ground. A Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules has ...

ANKARA — Turkey has grounded all C-130 military cargo aircraft as a precaution following a crash earlier this week that killed 20 military personnel, a Turkish Defense Ministry official said on ...