About This Aircraft
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a legendary American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130K is the designation for the variant built for the Royal Air Force. This aircraft, XV202, was originally a C.1 (C-130K) model but was later modified to become a C.3, which involved stretching the fuselage by 15 feet (4.6 m) to increase cargo capacity. The Hercules, affectionately known as 'Fat Albert' in RAF service, is renowned for its rugged dependability and ability to operate from short, unprepared airstrips. Powered by four Allison T56 turboprop engines, it has been the backbone of the RAF's tactical transport fleet for over 50 years, serving in every major conflict and humanitarian operation since its introduction.
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