How many C-130 shot down?

More than 15 percent of the approximately 2,350 Lockheed C-130 Hercules production hulls have been lost, including 70 by the US Air Force and the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

How many Hercules plane India have?

12 C-130J
Indian Air Force (IAF) currently operates 12 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, the first of which was ordered in 2007. The Indian Air Force carried out the highest landing of a C-130J in 2013, which is 34.37-metre-long with a wingspan of 40.41 metres.

What caused C-130 crash?

“Investigators found out that the chopper inadvertently entered a thunderstorm and was compounded by spatial disorientation or vertigo by the pilot, as the cause of the accident,” Zagala said in a statement.

Are C-130 still being built?

In the 1980s, the C-130 was intended to be replaced by the Advanced Medium STOL Transport project. The project was canceled and the C-130 has remained in production. Building on lessons learned, Lockheed Martin modified a commercial variant of the C-130 into a High Technology Test Bed (HTTB).

When was the last AC-130 shot down?

Commonly known as the last AC-130 gunship shot down in combat, Spirit 03 is a story of heroes, harrowing combat and sacrifice. According to the Air Force Special Operations Command history office, the Iraqi army planned to invade Khafji, Saudi Arabia at the end of January, 1991, during Operation Desert Storm.

Why is the c130 so good?

First, it was conceived as a rugged, versatile airlifter that could meet the transport needs of diverse users by landing almost anywhere with 20 tons of cargo. Second, the Air Force and Lockheed continuously invested in new technology to improve the plane’s performance for six straight decades.

Can a C-130 carry a tank?

The mission of C-130J (the modified variant of C-130 Hercules) is to perform tactical airlift operations. The aircraft is the primary source for airdropping arms, equipment, and troops in rough or hostile areas. It is capable of carrying around 93 combat troops along with tanks and other types of equipment.

What is the deadliest plane crash in 2021?

Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 On 9 January, 2021, a Boeing 737-500 operating a domestic flight to Pontianak, Indonesia, crashed into the Java Sea off the Thousand Islands, shortly after takeoff from Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. All 62 passengers and crew were killed in the crash.

What countries have c130s?

North America

  • Canada.
  • Honduras.
  • Mexico.
  • United States.

Can I buy a C-130?

The Super Hercules is finally available to the public. Like the legendary “legacy” C-130 Hercules series of ridiculously versatile military cargo haulers that was offered in civilian form under the L-100 designation, the C-130J Super Hercules now has a civilian variant of its own—the LM-100J.