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WC-130 Hercules - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The WC-130H Hercules is a modified version of the C-130 transport configured with computerized weather instrumentation for penetration of severe storms to obtain data on storm movements, dimensions and intensity. The WC-130 Hercules is a high-wing, medium-range aircraft flown by the Air Force Reserve Command for weather reconnaissance missions. The WC-130B became operational in 1962 to 1979, the E model in 1965 to 1993, followed by the H model in 1973 to 2005. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/WC-130_Hercules   (618 words)

C-130 Hercules - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The C-130H-30 (Hercules C.3 in RAF service) is a stretched version of the original Hercules, achieved by inserting a 2.54 m plug aft of the cockpit and a 2.03 m plug at the rear of the fuselage. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop aircraft that serves as the main tactical airlifter for military forces worldwide. One of the most famous events involving the Hercules was the 1976 Entebbe raid in which Israeli commando forces carried a surprise assault to rescue 103 passengers of a hijacked airliner in Entebbe Airport, Uganda, Africa. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/C-130_Hercules   (1266 words)

Hercules - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hercules (also known as Herakles) was the name in Roman mythology of the hero Heracles from Greek mythology, the Roman name being a metathesis of the Greek name. The cult of Hercules may have been the first foreign one to be adopted in Rome; his most important shrine, the Ara Maxima, was in the original Palatine settlement. Hercules can be identified by his attributes, the lion skin and the club. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hercules   (1332 words)

C-130 Hercules - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The C-130H-30 (Hercules C.3 in RAF service) is a stretched version of the original Hercules, achieved by inserting a 2.54m plug aft of the cockpit and a 2.03m plug at the rear of the fuselage. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop aircraft that serves as the main tactical airlifter for military forces worldwide. One of the most famous events involving the Hercules was the 1976 Entebbe raid in which Israeli commando forces carried a surprise assault to rescue 103 passengers of an airliner Hijacked by Palestinian and German terrorists at Entebbe Airport, Uganda. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/C-130   (1880 words)

C-130 Hercules - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The C-130H-30 (Hercules C.3 in RAF service) is a stretched version of the original Hercules, achieved by inserting a 2.54m plug aft of the cockpit and a 2.03m plug at the rear of the fuselage. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop aircraft that serves as the main tactical airlifter for military forces worldwide. One of the most famous events involving the Hercules was the 1976 Entebbe raid in which Israeli commando forces carried a surprise assault to rescue 103 passengers of an airliner Hijacked by Palestinian and German terrorists at Entebbe Airport, Uganda. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/C-130_Hercules   (2285 words)

C-130 Hercules The C-130H-30 is a stretched version of the original Hercules, achieved by inserting a 2.54 m plug aft of the cockpit and a 2.03 m plug at the rear of the fuselage. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a four-engine turboprop aircraft, is the main tactical air transport aircraft of the United States and United Kingdom military forces. One of the famous events involving the unique capabilities of the Hercules was the 1976 Entebbe raid, in which Israeli commando forces carried a surprise assault to rescue 103 passengers of a hijacked airliner in Entebbe Airport, Uganda, Africa. www.worldslastchance.com /encyclopedia/index.php/C-130   (1199 words)

LC-130 Hercules - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The LC-130 is a ski-equipped variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules used in the Arctic and Antarctic. Aircraft in several versions were built by the Lockheed Aircraft Company. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/LC-130   (758 words)

WC-130 Hercules - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The WC-130H Hercules is a modified version of the C-130 transport configured with computerized weather instrumentation for penetration of severe storms to obtain data on storm movements, dimensions and intensity. The WC-130 Hercules is a high-wing, medium-range aircraft flown by the Air Force Reserve Command for weather reconnaissance missions. The WC-130B became operational in 1959, the E model in 1962, followed by the H model in 1964. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/WC-130_Hercules   (540 words)

Kiwi Aircraft Images: Lockheed C-130 Hercules Now into their 4th decade the Hercules are reaching the end of their useful lives, and are expected to be replaced by around 2010 - with the C-130J currently being the preferred replacement option. One of the attendees was a 40 Squadron Hercules. The RNZAF Hercules have also had considerable success in Operation Bullseye, a cargo dropping competition, since winning the first competition in 1976. www.kiwiaircraftimages.com /herc.html   (1430 words)

Canada's Air Force, Aircraft: CC-130 Hercules In the past two years, the CC-130 Hercules has been actively employed in the War Against Terrorism. The Hercules, considered to be one of the most versatile transport planes, is used to airlift troops, equipment and cargo, in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and in air-to-air refuelling of fighters. The Hercules can be loaded and unloaded quickly, with little equipment, and is especially useful in delivering supplies because it does not need a lot of room to land. www.airforce.forces.gc.ca /equip/cc-130/intro_e.asp   (340 words)

LearnThis.Info Encyclopedia articles beginning with 'Wc' W > Wc Listed below are all articles that begin with Wc. encyclopedia.learnthis.info /w/wc/index.html   (26 words)

Hurricane Hunters The WC-130 Hercules is a high-wing, medium-range aircraft used in weather reconnaissance missions. This plane is a modified version of the C-130 transport configured with computerized weather instruments for penetration of severe storms to obtain data on storm movements, dimensions and intensity. www.sertomaair.com /hurricane.html   (512 words)

C-130 Hercules The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a four-engine turboprop aircraft, is the workhorse of the United States military forces. The KC-130 tanker is equipped with a removable 136.26 hectoliter (3600 gallon) stainless steel fuel tank that is carried inside the cargo compartment providing additional fuel when required. There are more than 40 versions of the Hercules, and it is widely used by more than 50 nations. www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/kc/KC-130_Hercules.html   (308 words)

combatindex.com - C-130 Background: The WC-130H Hercules is a modified version of the C-130 transport configured with computerized weather instrumentation for penetration of severe storms to obtain data on storm movements, dimensions and intensity. Mission: The WC-130 Hercules is a high-wing, medium-range aircraft flown by the Air Force Reserve Command for weather reconnaissance missions. The flexible design of the Hercules enables it to be configured for many different missions, allowing for one aircraft to perform the role of many. www.combatindex.com /hardware/detail/air/c-130.html   (2987 words)

C-130 Hercules The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine environmental protection, military readiness, and International Ice Patrol missions, as well as cargo and personnel transport. C-130 Hercules Transport airplanes, both plastic and die cast models. Lockheed's Hercules was the second type to be converted to gunship configuration (after the Douglas AC-47D) and the most capable. www.yellowairplane.com /Models_Bombers/airplane_models_C130.html   (525 words)

LC-130 Hercules The LC-130 Hercules with ski—wheels is used in Antarctica to supply inland stations and support field parties. An LC-130 Hercules attached to Antarctic Development Squadron Six (VXE-6) mades the squadron's final departure from Williams Field, Antarctica, 17 February 1999. Beginning in 1961, four ski-equipped UV-1L (C-130BL, later LC-130F) Hercules transports were added, dramatically increasing the squadron's lift capability. www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/aircraft/lc-130.htm   (1051 words)

KC-130 The Hercules is the only long-range assault support capability organic to the Marine Corps. The air-to-air refueling [AAR] height band is from 500 ft to 23,000 ft; speed range for the high speed fixed-wing drogue is 200 to 250 KIAS and for the low speed helicopter drogue is 105 to 130 KIAS. The KC-130 is a multi-role, multimission tactical tanker and transport aircraft, well-suited to the mission needs of the forward-deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/aircraft/kc-130.htm   (1418 words)

Marine Corps News -> KC-130 Hercules spills the beans in combat AL ASAD, Iraq (May 30, 2004) -- The air was stifling inside the KC-130 Hercules aircraft as the loud hum of its rotors signaled the approach of the giant cargo plane. John L. Sayler, flight mechanic, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, heads out to inspect a KC-130 Hercules before an aerial resupply drop, May 19. The Hercules is capable of carrying more than 38,000 pounds of supplies almost 3,000 miles for aerial delivery. www.marines.mil /marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/lookupstoryref/200453063345   (1063 words)

C-130 Hercules Cargo Aircraft Model Airplanes. The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine environmental protection, military readiness, and International Ice Patrol missions, as well as cargo and personnel transport. C-130 Hercules Transport airplanes, both plastic and die cast models. Lockheed's Hercules was the second type to be converted to gunship configuration (after the Douglas AC-47D) and the most capable. www.yellowairplane.com /Models_Bombers/airplane_models_C130.html   (525 words)

C-130 Hercules These ski-equipped Hercules were soon followed by 46 KC-130F models procured by the Marine Corps in 1962 for the dual role of assault transport and aerial tanker for fighter and attack aircraft. The Hercules, initially designed to specifications laid down by the USAF Tactical Air Command, first flew as the YC-130 in August 1954. The C-130 Hercules first entered naval service in 1960 when four LC-130F's were obtained for Antarctic support missions. www.history.navy.mil /planes/c130.htm   (440 words)

Lockheed C-130 Hercules When one reviews the encyclopedic range of accomplishments by the C-130 Hercules and its valiant aircrews over the years, surely one of the most astounding took place in October of 1963 when the U.S. Navy successfully landed a Marine Corps KC-130 on the deck of an aircraft carrier. The C-130 Hercules first entered naval service in 1960 when four LC-130F's were obtained for Antarctic support missions. The Hercules can also be committed for airdrops of troops or equipment and for LAPES (Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System) delivery of heavy cargoes. www.theaviationzone.com /factsheets/c130.asp   (1858 words)

C-130 Hercules Cargo Aircraft Model Airplanes. The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine environmental protection, military readiness, and International Ice Patrol missions, as well as cargo and personnel transport. C-130 Hercules Transport airplanes, both plastic and die cast models. Lockheed's Hercules was the second type to be converted to gunship configuration (after the Douglas AC-47D) and the most capable. www.yellowairplane.com /Models_Bombers/airplane_models_C130.html   (525 words)

Golden Age Weaponsmiths C-130 Hercules Golden Age Weaponsmiths has actually began refitting one of their automobile factories to manufacturing these aircraft and within six months they plan to start selling new versions of this aircraft much to the dislike of Paladin Steel due to their manufacture of a variant of the C-130 Hercules. Hercules has approximately 25% better range when the aircraft is non carrying any cargo. The Hercules can be refueled in the air www.kitsune.addr.com /Rifts/Rifts-Earth-Vehicles/Golden_Age/GAW_C-130_Hercules.htm   (1712 words)

New Georgia Encyclopedia: C-130 Hercules The four-engine C-130 Hercules began with a post–World War II government specification for a new type of cargo aircraft designed for rapid loading and unloading of soldiers, cargo, Georgia is home to one of the most versatile and rugged transport aircraft ever built: the C-130 Hercules. First flown in 1954, more than 2,200 of the aircraft have been produced in seventy different versions for sixty different countries. www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1020   (551 words)

C-130 HERCULES The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical of airlift mission by using its aft loading ramp and door. More than 145 C-130 Hercules aircraft were deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. On 23 August 1954, the YC-130A Hercules made its maiden flight at Burbank, California. www.thaitechnics.com /aircraft/c130.html   (495 words)

combatindex.com - C-130 Background: The WC-130H Hercules is a modified version of the C-130 transport configured with computerized weather instrumentation for penetration of severe storms to obtain data on storm movements, dimensions and intensity. Mission: The WC-130 Hercules is a high-wing, medium-range aircraft flown by the Air Force Reserve Command for weather reconnaissance missions. The flexible design of the Hercules enables it to be configured for many different missions, allowing for one aircraft to perform the role of many. www.combatindex.com /hardware/detail/air/c-130.html   (2987 words)

Lockheed C-130C1 The recipient of many affectionate titles, the Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been both taxi and delivery wagon to the RAF for over 35 years, shown below is a screenshot of the FDSD2 model in construction. www.simshed.co.uk /c130.html   (35 words)

Military Transport Aircraft Pictures : C-130 Hercules, Others C-130 Hercules 1 - a C-130 Hercules landing, seen from front left. Hercules over the sea - a gray C-130 Hercules, seen from front right, flying low over the blue ocean, 1024x819 Blue Angels Hercules 2 - "Fat Albert", the C-130 Hercules of the Blue Angels aerobatics team, making a very steep rockets-assisted climb after takeoff. www.1000pictures.com /aircraft/transport   (382 words)

story.cfm?pk=ISABEL-EYE-09-17-03&cat=AN Clouds thick as chowder smothered the WC-130 Hercules, hiding the wing tips from the six Air Force reservists and seven guests on board. A crew of six once flew a Hercules into the eye of a Pacific Ocean typhoon, in the late 1960s, and was never heard from again. At that moment, in the rear of the Hercules, Matt Couch, a wiry staff sergeant from Mississippi, punched a button. www.knoxstudio.com /shns/story.cfm?pk=ISABEL-EYE-09-17-03&cat=AN   (745 words)

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