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Hercules

Is the toughest, most proven

Airlifter in the world.

And we keep making it better.

For years Hercules has been making airlift history. As the plane that can land where others can’t. Like on runways oF dirt, gravel and even snow. As the plane that can take off from runways as short as 2,100 feet. The plane that’s now serving 37 nations.

And Hercules keeps making headlines because we keep making it better.

At Lockheed, we’ve been working for 20 years with countries who have needed great airlifters. So when it comes to improving an airliner, we know what improvements to make.

An inside look at the 1975 Hercules will find four completely new systems: radar, autopilot, air conditioning and auxiliary power.

The avionics systems have been improved from nose to tail. Flight controls and hydraulic systems have been updated. During its lifetime, every Hercules’ system has been improved. In some cases, we’ve improved the improvements.

To date, there have been 47 different models of Herc, including tankers, rescue planes, ski plains, and of course, the basic Herc able to carry trucks and bulldozers completely assembled and ready to roll out of its 9’ X 10’ rear doors and go to work.

Hercules: the timeless airlifter that keeps getting better and better.

Lockheed Hercules

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