Equipped with airborne fire-fighting systems, C-130 Super Hercules planes are flying ... Wednesday shows a pilot’s point-of-view as the aircraft flies over and drops retardant on the Hughes ...

The C-130 features a loading ramp and door in the tail that can accomodate palletized loads, vehicles and troops. The aircraft can airdrop up to 42,000 pound loads or land on short, unimproved ...

The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 operates throughout the U.S. Air Force ...

Inventory: EC-130J, Active force, 0; Reserve, 0; ANG, 3; EC-130SJ Super J, Active force, 0; Reserve, 0; ANG, 4 Modified from the adaptable C-130 ... the aircraft acted as an airborne radio station ...

The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is the newest version of the historic AC-130 aircraft, which dates back to the Vietnam War. Unlike C-130s, which are meant to carry cargo and troops, the AC-130 ...