The C-130 Hercules is an American turboprop airplane which role is tactical transport. This plane has been used by lots of countries in uncountable military missions and humanitarian aid.
It’s difficult to imagine how this enormous machine can be suspended on air. It’s twelve-meter long fuselage can fly thanks to its four turboprop engines. It’s cargo hold, as well as the fuselage, is absurdly big. Furthermore, this aircraft can carry thousands of kilos inside of it, including an astonishing fuel capacity.
Moreover, not only it’s capacity but also it’s image are spectacular. The connection between the cockpit, the fuselage, both wings, the flaps and ailerons, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, the rudder and the elevator is so subtle that makes this plane seem one only piece.
And talking about the inside of this airplane, just one word, breathtaking. Within the cockpit you can get lost due to the enormous quantity of buttons, levers and lights.
In addition, just imagine how resistant has to be the landing gear in order to support the weight this plane can have when completely charged…
So summing up, the C-130 Hercules is a technological fantasy. A perfect combination between functionality and elegance. Just a beauty!
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