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    Super Hercules Pays Visit to Joint Base Balad [Image 2 of 4]

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    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is positioned on a tarmac with all four turboprop engines running, indicated by the motion blur on the propellers. Ground support vehicles and equipment are visible to the right of the aircraft. At least one additional C-130 aircraft is visible in the background to the left.

    BALAD, IRAQ

    01.03.2009

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson 

    332d Air Expeditionary Wing

    A C-130J-30 Super Hercules brings its distinctive six-propeller engines up to speed while cargo is loaded at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Jan. 3. Compared to older C-130s, with design specifications dating back four decades, the J-model can climb and fly faster and higher and lands in shorter distances. This model adds 15 feet to the fuselage, creating more usable space in the cargo compartment. Major system improvements include: advanced two-pilot flight station with fully integrated digital avionics; color multifunctional liquid crystal and head-up displays; state-of-the-art navigation systems with dual-inertial navigation and global positioning; fully integrated defensive systems; low-power color radar; digital moving map display; digital auto pilot; and improved fuel, environmental and ice-protection systems. This aircraft is deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.

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    Date Taken: 01.03.2009
    Date Posted: 04.06.2012 09:12
    Photo ID: 141207
    VIRIN: 090103-F-3188G-009
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 4.31 MB
    Location: BALAD, IQ
    Web Views: 118
    Downloads: 24

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    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is parked on a tarmac, with its four turboprop engines running as indicated by the motion-blurred propellers. The aircraft bears the markings '4631' and '463 AG' on its fuselage, along with the U.S. Air Force shield insignia. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or military airfield in an arid environment.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is positioned on a tarmac with all four turboprop engines running, indicated by the motion blur on the propellers. Ground support vehicles and equipment are visible to the right of the aircraft. At least one additional C-130 aircraft is visible in the background to the left.
    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft is taxiing on a tarmac with all four turboprop engines running, evidenced by the motion blur on the propellers. The aircraft bears the markings '4631' and '463 AG' on its fuselage, along with the U.S. Air Force shield insignia. The setting appears to be a desert or arid-region airfield based on the hazy sky and pale concrete surface.
    The image shows two U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft on a tarmac in an arid environment. The foreground aircraft displays tail markings identifying it as belonging to AMC (Air Mobility Command), nicknamed 'The Rock,' with serial number 64631. A single airman is visible walking on the tarmac between the two aircraft.

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