C-130 Hercules
Coverage of C-130 Hercules in the Nexus archive.
- KC-390 in Chile: Embraer’s Airlifter Takes On the A400M for Santiago’s Hercules Fleet
Chile is seeking new military cargo planes to replace its C-130 Hercules fleet, with Embraer’s KC-390 competing against Airbus’s A400M. The procurement process involves multiple rivals as Santiago evaluates replacements for its existing aircraft.
- Inside the C-130 Hercules, a military transport aircraft that can land almost anywhere and haul almost anything
The C-130 Hercules, in continuous production for over 70 years, is a versatile military transport aircraft capable of hauling cargo, troops, and providing close air support. Recent operations include humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, and the latest C-130J model costs $75.5 million to produce. The Air Mobility Command Museum in Delaware offers tours of a retired C-130E.
- A Brazilian Plane Keeps Beating the American One Across Europe
A Greek parliament committee approved purchasing three Brazilian Embraer C-390 transport planes worth €550m to €600m as part of a larger package. The C-390 competes with the American C-130 Hercules, which has long dominated the market.
- Man climbs onto US military aircraft in Ireland, attacks it with hatchet: report
A man in his 40s allegedly climbed onto a U.S. military C-130 Hercules aircraft at Shannon Airport in Ireland and attacked it with a hatchet, leading to a temporary airport shutdown. Authorities arrested the suspect and are investigating the incident amid ongoing security concerns at the airport.