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Hercules.

The airlifter whose time keeps coming.

Years ago the world needed an airlifter able to carry cargo such as fully assembled trucks and bulldozers. An airlifter strong enough to land and take off from short dirt, gravel, sand or snowy runways. An airlifter built for quick loading and unloading without ground-handling equipment. An airlifter able to haul 45,000 pound payloads for 2,800 statute miles.

Today the world needs that airlifter more than ever. Which is why ten nations ordered the Lockheed Hercules last year.

Why do countries keep selecting Hercules? Because Lockheed has 20 years experienced working with countries that need great airlift, and it keeps making Hercules better and better. To begin with, the Hercules’ airframe is classic in its functional simplicity. High wings let the fuselage almost hug the ground for fast loading. A huge rear cargo opening enables tractors to drive on and off. Sturdy landing gear handles the jolts of remote fields.

Inside, Hercules is almost new with avionics systems updated from nose to tail. All basic operating systems have been improved. The 1975 Hercs, for example, will have new radar, air conditioning and auxiliary power systems.

Hercules. The timeless airliner, chosen by 37 nations.

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