How Does the C-130 Hercules Adapt To Various US Military Mission Types?

In a recent article on the Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin) C-130 Hercules (AKA “Herc”), I discussed key technical features that have made this venerable plane such a faithful workhorse for the Armed Forces for 70 years (69 years and 11 months as these words are written, if you want to be technically nitpicky about it). That article also made reference to 18 certified diverse mission profiles that the current variant (the C-130J Super Hercules) fits.