Is there a civilian C-130?

The Lockheed L-100 Hercules is the civilian variant of the prolific C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft made by the Lockheed Corporation.

How many c130s does the US have?

Air Force

What will replace the c130?

Air Force officials are hashing out which missions to award bases around the country that retire their 1960s-era C-130H Hercules planes — potentially requiring a completely different skill set than a base already offers.

Can you buy a c130?

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What plane did paratroopers use in Vietnam?

The first airlift aircraft sent to Vietnam were C-47 Skytrains. In a range of diverse missions, they dropped Vietnamese paratroopers, conducted night flareship operations, and resupplied U.S. Army Special Forces. Eventually, larger C-123 Providers replaced them.

What is the L-382 Hercules aircraft used for?

The L-382 Hercules is the most reliable, versatile and powerful aircraft available for hauling oversized loads to and from remote areas. Lynden Air Cargo pilots can deliver your supplies into the most isolated Bush locations without road access or runways carrying a payload of up to 48,000 pounds.

What is the Lockheed L-100 Hercules?

The Lockheed L-100 Hercules was the Lockheed Corporation’s less successful civilian variant of the prolific C-130 military transport aircraft. Its first flight occurred in 1964 with certification the following year.

What is the difference between the L-100 and model 382?

The L-100 was designated Lockheed internally as company “Model 382”, the production form as the “Model 382B”. Following the original L-100, the L-100-20 of 1968 included a fuselage stretch for additional internal volume.