What military plane is bigger than the C-130?

The Kawasaki C-2 can carry much more cargo than aircraft it replaces. It has a maximum payload capacity of 37.6 t. The older C-1 can carry only 10-12 t and C-130 Hercules – 19 t. The Kawasaki C-2 can carry around 120 troops, or 8 standard air cargo pallets or one UH-60J helicopter.

Does the Army Fly C-130?

It is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. More than 40 variants of the Hercules, including civilian versions marketed as the Lockheed L-100, operate in more than 60 nations. The C-130 entered service with the U.S. in 1956, followed by Australia and many other nations.

Does the Navy use the C-130?

The legacy C/KC-130T Hercules is a medium-sized multi-role, multi-mission transport aircraft supporting U.S. Navy operations world-wide.

Can a c130 land on an aircraft carrier?

From the accumulated test data, the Navy concluded that with the C-130 Hercules, it would be possible to lift 25,000 pounds of cargo 2,500 miles and land it on a carrier. Even so, the idea was considered a bit too risky for the C-130 and the Navy elected to use a smaller COD aircraft.

Can a C 130 fly upside down?

However, the AC-130J was never intended to be flown upside down, and so the maneuver cause the aircraft to ‘over-G’. In simple terms, that means the aircraft was put under strain that it was never meant to endure, exceeding the manufacturer’s stress limits.

What vehicles can a c130 carry?

Using its aft loading ramp and door, the C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including everything from utility helicopters and six-wheeled armored vehicles to standard palletized cargo and military personnel.

What is the difference between the C-17 and C-130 aircraft?

That is a pretty good way to describe the C-17 in reference to the C-130. The C-17 Globemaster III measures 174 long, 55 feet one inch tall with a wingspan of 169 feet 10 inches. The C-130E, C-130H, and C-130J – three main variants of the six-decade-old aircraft that are currently active – are noticeably smaller than the C-17.

Is the C-17 the most flexible cargo aircraft?

The C-17 is touted as the ‘most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force’ byt the U.S. Air Force. Tactical airlift and airdrop missions are among the C-17’s bread and butter.

What are C-9 aircraft used for?

The Navy and Marine Corps C-9 aircraft provide cargo and passenger transportation. Air Force C-9s have been used for medical evacuation, passenger transportation, and special missions.

Where are the C-17 and C-130 still in production?

The C-130 is still in production today, making it the longest running military aircraft production line in history. Active duty locations for the C-17 are Travis AFB, California; Dover AFB, Delaware; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.