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Why Has the C-130 Hercules Transport Plane Survived So Long?

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been the US Air Force’s tactical workhorse for seven decades. Never designed to be glamorous, ...

Why Does The C-130 Military Transport Plane Use Propellers Instead Of Jet Engines?

Though those who have only flown in the likes of Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s may never have even seen them in action, ...