#c-130h

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CalFire's First C-130H Airtanker Flies!

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Herc by Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts Via Flickr: A Nigerian Air Force C-130 taxis after arrival in Abuja. Aircraft: Nigerian Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules NAF913. Location: Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV/DNAA), Nigeria.

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Early delivery by Niall Grant Via Flickr: RMAF C-130H-30 departs back to Subang in the early morning light.

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Saw someone unexpected at work today 👀

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Tech. Sgt. Zane Lemons performs loadmaster duties in the C-130H wearing the full CBRN protective ensemble with the JSAM SA M69 at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in MD.

Dr. Mohamed Mughal / USAF, September 10, 2024

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Lockheed C-130H Hercules operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force arriving for RIAT 2024

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(Now just imagining Maverick in charge of the social media accounts for the US Navy...)

URGENT CLARIFICATION: It has been brought to our attention that there may be widespread confusion out there between the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and the Nissan C130 Laurel – so we felt the need to step in and clear things up.

This confusion is not surprising. As well as sharing a model number they share sleek good looks, refined body lines and both manage to be highly successful and easy on the eye at the same time.

As you can see both came in shades of green with grey trim as well, so we have put together a handy guide for you to tell them apart at a glance.

Of course, the easiest way to tell them apart at a distance is by their engine arrangement and notes. The 1972 Nissan C130 Laurel came with a single 109-horsepower L20 engine.

By comparison the Lockheed C-130H Hercules was equipped with four Allison T56-A-15 engines producing 4508 shaft horsepower – each!

While the L20 four-cylinder engine gave the Nissan a smooth - if a little peaky – engine note, the four T-56 Allisons working in unison emitted a majestic cacophony of grunt-thunder with a bit of smoke thrown in to stimulate the visual senses.

The second most easy to spot difference is their rear loading ramps. The Nissan Laurel’s loading ramp (sometimes known as a boot) consisted of a single main piece hinged upwards so Loadmasters could hoist supplies in from above.

On the C-130H Hercules the loading ramp is split in two and hinged top and bottom, which allowed it to be lowered to the ground which made for relatively easy loading and happy Loadmasters.

Finally, if you still can’t tell them apart, a quick glance inside at the radio set up will mean you’ve left nothing to chance.

The Nissan Laurel was equipped with a radio and a cassette. The Hercules had radios but no cassette player for playing bangers on long trips. Dead giveaway!

We hope this clears things up.

You’re welcome!

This has been an Urgent Clarification message brought to you by The Air Force Museum of New Zealand.

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Palmer fast facts

Has already died for his country once, in a horrific C-130H crash. Is fucking pissed his braindead corpse was revived to go through all of this again. WILL make this your problem.

Does NOT regret the copious murders, kidnappings, and assassinations. Don't bother asking. He'd do literally all of it again- including the children. ESPECIALLY the children.

Hasn't maintained a steady relationship in decades. Incapable of showing the kind of affection that requires. Has a thing for younger men- but specifically when they dominate him. He will literally never admit this so good luck.

He's in better shape than most soldiers half his age. Blame the psiot genes and spite.

Has been awarded the SSM and a Purple Heart.

Suffers cluster migraines that make him want to die thanks to the technology in his head.

Said tech cannot be removed without killing him.

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A 182nd Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules and a 126th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker fly near Springfield, IL on May 1, 2024. (msgt r. lane)

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C-130H Inaugural Firefighting Mission

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Jumping into 2025 like…

Here's to taking big leaps, chasing new adventures, and making the most of every moment in the year ahead.

Cheers to a fun, exciting, and unforgettable 2025 from all of us at Military 1st! Let's make it epic.

Caption: U.S. Marines exit an Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft during a high-altitude, low-opening jump over Yokota Air Base, Japan.

The U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards (2014).

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Grey on Grey by Niall Grant Via Flickr: RMAF C130H-30 on the shuttle from Subang arrives into a wet, humid Langkawi