The C-130 Hercules family of tactical airlifters is the versatile workhorse of the United States military (along with many of the United States’ allied militaries). The tactical airlifter is frequently the backbone of United States Air Force airborne logistics operations. The C-130 will continue to be a cornerstone for many years as older Hercules are replaced by the new Super Hercules. The Hercules is capable of many hat-tricks, including rocket-assisted take-offs.