C-130 Hercules

Question 1

Manufacturer

Answer 1

Lockheed

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

Theater Tactical Airlift

Question 3

Modified Functions

Answer 3

Tanker, special operations, reconnaissance, airborne command post, special mission

Question 4

Service Date

Answer 4

1956

Question 5

Speed

Answer 5

366 mph

Question 6

Crew

Answer 6

Five

Question 7

Production

Answer 7

2,200 +

Question 8

Inventory

Answer 8

111 x C-130H, 141 x C-130J, 1 x C-130N, 5x C-130P

Question 9

Commentary

Answer 9

Basic and specialized versions of the C-130 Hercules transport operate throughout the USAF, performing diverse roles in diverse situations, including airlift support, Arctic icecap resupply, aeromedical missions, aerial spray missions (AFRC), fire-fighting duties (AFRC and ANG) for the US Forest Service, gunship, special operations, and natural disaster and humanitarian relief missions.

Question 10

Major Variants

Answer 10

AC-130U “Spectre” Gunship
C-130E/H/J “Hercules” Inter-theater Airlift
DC-130 Drone/Launch Control
EC-130E “Commando Solo” Command/Control
EC-130H “Compass Call” Electronic Warfare
HC-130 “Combat King” Tanker/Combat Rescue
LC-130H Artic Operations
MC-130E/H “Combat Talon” Special Operations
MC-130W “Combat Spear” Special Operations
MC-130P “Combat Shadow” ^
WC-130 “Hurricane Hunter” Weather Operations