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5 Fast Facts On The 4 C-130 Hercules Variants Used By The US Air Force
Summary The USAF began acquiring C-130 aircraft in 1956. The C-130J, the latest variant, was first delivered to the Air Force in 1999. C-130s can be used for a variety of missions due to their versatility. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine …