Lockheed C-130 Hercules (C130)
A four-engine tactical transport, the tireless workhorse of military and humanitarian missions for over half a century.
C-130 Hercules in the air right now
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Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Lockheed
- ICAO type code
- C130
- Category
- Military
- Engines
- 4 turboelica
- First flight
- 1954
About the Lockheed C-130 Hercules
A four-engine tactical transport, the tireless workhorse of military and humanitarian missions for over half a century. Because military aircraft like this often fly without full ADS-B, FlyItalyADSB reconstructs their position through multilateration (MLAT) — the only such service active in Italy.
Frequently asked questions
How many Lockheed C-130 Hercules are flying right now? +
The live count at the top of this page filters the FlyItalyADSB feed by the ICAO type code C130, so it shows how many C-130 Hercules are currently within the network's coverage. It changes minute by minute.
What is the C130 code? +
C130 is the ICAO type designator of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules — the code that identifies the model in the ADS-B and Mode-S messages received by the network.
How many engines and seats does the Lockheed C-130 Hercules have? +
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is powered by 4 turboelica. It first flew in 1954.
Is the flight data free and open? +
Yes. FlyItalyADSB is a non-profit project and the data is published under the open CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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