And they designed it and built a flying prototype in less than two years , with NO computers .
Thats what impresses me the most !
Thats what impresses me the most !
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Lockheed Martin C-130, Celebrating 60 Years of Hercules Flight
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Heck, Lockheed's "Skunkworks" out in Kali did the same thing with the SR-71 which is what, Mach 3 capable? Mach 5? Does anybody even REALLY know?...
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Happy Birthday, Herc!
My father, George F (SENATOR) Russell was one of three people who put in the name "Hercules" for the C-130. Lockheed gave him an engraved Zippo lighter that I still have. I am also proud to say, I built different sections of the C-130 for several years after the C-5 contract ended. I think it will still be flying when I'm long gone!
There was a Herc at hartsfield today. Parked at the north cargo. I didnt get close enough to make out the livery. Very cool bird.
Was it a C-130 or an L-100?
Dont know for sure but I dont think it had turbo props. Like I said, I didnt get a real good look at it. I just saw it on our live tv feed when I walked by.
The C-130 propulsion has always been turboprop.
C-130 is the military variant, the latest version is the "J" model. The leading letter code designates special mission [C=cargo, KC=tanker, WC=weather reconnaissance, HC=search&rescue, etc.]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
L-100 is the commercial version, the latest commercial venture has just begun designated LM-100J
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-100_Hercules
