The Hercules is one of the RAF's heavy transport aircraft. It comes in two variants; the C130J and C130K . Some of these have been "stretched" to increase their capacity.

Recognition features

C130K

• 4 bladed propellers
• 4 engines
• Refuelling probe in centre of fuselage
• Under wing fuel tanks

C130K Mk3

• 4 bladed propellers
• 4 engines
• Refuelling probe in centre of fuselage
• Under wing fuel tanks
• Longer than the C130K

C130K Mk 3A

• 4 bladed propellers
• 4 engines
• Refuelling probe in centre of fuselage
• Under wing fuel tanks
• Longer than the C130K
• Direct Infra-red countermeasures (DIRCM) pods on fuselage

C130J Mk5

• 6 bladed propellers
• 4 engines
• Refuelling probe on side of fuselage, or not present

C130J Mk4

• 6 bladed propellers
• 4 engines
• Refuelling probe on side of fuselage, or not present
• Longer than the C130J Mk4

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