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LC-130H Skibird Of the 109th Airlift Wing Lands on Freshwater Ice In Canada for the First Time
The LC-130H Skibird polar transport is largest tactical aircraft in the world capable of landing on snow and ice using skis. O n Mar. 5, 2025, an LC-130H Hercules of the 109th Airlift Wing ...
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US LC-130s pioneer take-off and landing on frozen lakes
They are based on the older C-130H. “As these planes approach the end of their service life, LC-130H operators and aircrew face a dangerous level of uncertainty during airlift missions,” said ...
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AC-130H/U Gunship
Service: USAF Armament: AC-130H: 40mm and 105mm cannons; AC-130U: 40mm, 105mm cannons and 25mm gatling gun. Propulsion: Four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines Speed: 300 mph Range: 1,300 nm ...
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US Air Force returns from Antarctica after summer mission accomplished
Firstly, the Air Force utilized a new aircraft platform – in addition to usual Lockheed Martin LC-130H Hercules “skibirds” and Boeing C-17A Globemaster IIIs – to fly to one of the world ...
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MC-130H Combat Talon
MC-130H: Two pilots, a navigator and electronic warfare officer (officers); flight engineer and two loadmasters (enlisted) The MC-130E Combat Talon I and MC-130H Combat Talon II provide ...