Proving to be one of the most flexible transport aircraft in United States Air Force history, the McDonnell Douglas/Boeing ...

The MC-130J Commando II is an upgraded version of the C-130 cargo plane. The plane assists in infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply for special ops forces. The US Air Force recently began ...

As of 2022, Lockheed Martin built 500 C-130Js, so they remain an important part of the U.S. Air Force mission. The C-130J's base configuration is capable of carrying a great deal of cargo or ...

Retrofitted C-130 cargo plane can fly farther, faster and carry more fire retardant than other Cal Fire aircraft. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 71°F. Friday, July 18th 2025 ...

The C-390 offers some advantages over the C-130: roomier cargo capacity and high airspeeds. The twin-engined C-390 aircraft measures just over 115 feet in length and 38 feet tall, with a wing span ...

The U.S. Air Force’s Air National Guard has built a new and upgraded T56 3.5 turbo engine for its C-130 cargo plane to increase fuel efficiency, increase propulsion and thrust... Kris Osborn ...

U.S. begins airdropping aid into Gaza 02:09. U.S. military C-130 cargo planes on Saturday dropped food in pallets over Gaza, three U.S. officials said, two days after more than 100 Palestinians ...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Two Air National Guard units that fly C-130 cargo planes to combat wildfires are taking part in annual training this week under new standards and procedures adopted since one of ...