The C-130 is a time-tested masterpiece of making a design fit its purpose. It may not have the sleek lines and stealthy performance of a jet like the F-22 Raptor, but that isn't the point.

The C-130's high utility and versatility have contributed to its historic production run for the US Air Force. Since its creation, the plane has been in production for over 70 years.

C-130 crash in Georgia: A Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 1‪‪56th Airlift Wing unit of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard crashed Wednesday outside Savannah/Hilton Head International ...

The C-130 is the longest continuously produced military aircraft in the world. In 2024, the C-130 hit 70 years of continuous production, which began in 1954. Think about that for a moment.