Is the C-130 still being built?

The C-130 Hercules is the longest continuously produced military aircraft at over 60 years, with the updated Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules currently being produced….Lockheed C-130 Hercules.

What will replace the Hercules?

The Atlas was always earmarked to replace the Hercules and although its tactical capability is likely to have expanded dramatically by 2022, the C-130J clearly had an important tactical role to play until the A400M was fully established.

How many C-130 does us have?

North America The United States leads the pack with nearly 100 C-130 Hercules aircraft. The C130s are used for rescue missions, for training, logistics operations, refuelers, special ops and a few others. Here is the breakdown: United States Air Force operates 54.

Has a C130 ever landed on an aircraft carrier?

Not only was it possible, it was done in moderately rough seas 500 miles out in the North Atlantic off the coast of Boston. In so doing, the airplane became the largest and heaviest aircraft to ever land on an aircraft carrier, a record that stands to this day.

Can a civilian buy a C130?

Any U.S. citizen or company in the United States can buy one. There are caveats. Sections 38 and 47 of the Arms and Export Control Act, U.S.C. 2778 and 2794, list the C-130 and civilian version, the L-100 Series, in the United States Munitions List (USML).

Can a c130 take off an aircraft carrier?

The test revealed that the C-130 could lift 25,000 pounds (12.5 tons) of cargo and transport it 2,500 miles and land safely on the carrier, according to the video below. Still, the Navy considered it too risky and defaulted to the smaller COD. Flatley received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his effort.