Aircraft Photo of 58-0712 | Lockheed C-130C Hercules | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #799284
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:58-0712
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130C Hercules
C/n (msn):282-3507
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal AirfieldMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNUQ   IATA: NUQ   Local: NUQ   Other: -
 
Photo Date:12 September 1961
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 799284
Photo Comment

The six-engined C-130C! Fitted with a much bigger rudder, different flaps and two YT56 jets under the outer wings. Bleed air from the jets was blown over the flaps and rudder to enhance lift and controllability for STOL. Later changed to an ordinary NC-130B. Photo by: Lee Jones / NASA

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