The C-130 is an old reliable. It’s been hauling soldiers, dropping supplies and refuelling planes for 60 years. And with the arrival of the new MC-130J Combat Shadow II, this model will be around for another 30. More »
This must have been incredibly terrifying! Imagine rumbling along in your massive C-130 gunship over Afghanistan, when KABOOM, a UAV slams into your wing and tears a big chunk out if it. Now imagine having to land like that. More »
You might remember that the US Air Force and Boeing have equipped a C-130 plane with an Advanced Tactical Laser for initial air-to-air tests. In September it was aimed at a ground target — the “defeated” truck in this video: More »
According to Boeing, the U.S. Air Force tested an oxygen-iodine laser with a 15km range in the New Mexico desert, calling the trial run a success. More »
