
Aircraft | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 This photo was added on 14 April 2025, and has since been viewed 1120 times. |