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C-130 Rolling Down the Strip Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on one of the most versatile aircraft ever built!

A multiple-choice quiz by Montyd. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Montyd

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
365,314

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
228

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Clear to start" so let's go way back. In what year was the first C-130 flight? Hint

1954

1961

1957

1962

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which version of the C-130 is purpose built for landing on ice? Hint

LC-130

C-130i

SC-130

HC-130

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following nations uses the C-130 as an aerial tanker for its fighters? Hint

Philippines

Spain

New Zealand

Norway

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Question 4 of 10

4. The standard C-130J has how many propeller blades per engine? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. A C-130B model has external fuel tanks located where? Hint

At the wing tips

Between the engines

The C-130B has no external fuel tanks

Outboard of the outboard engines

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is a designation of a Royal Canadian Air Force C-130? Hint

CC-130H

RC-130

C-130C

C.3

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Question 7 of 10

7. C-130s have been used in many roles, but which of the following is just a concept? Hint

Float plane

Fire bomber

Drone launch and control

Satellite capsule recovery

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is not a common C-130 nickname? Hint

Herky Bird

Spectre

Provider

Trash Hauler

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which aircraft has the most similar capabilities to the transport version of a C-130? Hint

B747

An-2

C-131

C-160 Transall

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Question 10 of 10

10. The C-130 has flown many famous missions. In which of the following did the C-130 play the central role? Hint

Operation El Dorado Canyon

Entebbe hostage rescue

Operation Arc Light

Operation Beer Run

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Clear to start" so let's go way back. In what year was the first C-130 flight?

Answer: 1954

On 23 August 1954, to be precise. The flight was from Burbank, California to Edwards AFB, California.

2. Which version of the C-130 is purpose built for landing on ice?

Answer: LC-130

The LC-130 is equipped with skis for operations from the Arctic or Antarctic.

3. Which of the following nations uses the C-130 as an aerial tanker for its fighters?

Answer: Spain

The Spanish Air Force flies KC-130Hs from Zaragoza AB.

4. The standard C-130J has how many propeller blades per engine?

Answer: 6

These are composite blades compared to the four aluminum blades of most earlier C-130 models such as the C-130E and C-130H.

5. A C-130B model has external fuel tanks located where?

Answer: The C-130B has no external fuel tanks

A C-130B is similar to the C-130E but does not have external fuel tanks.

6. Which of the following is a designation of a Royal Canadian Air Force C-130?

Answer: CC-130H

The Canadian military puts a "C" as the first character in their aircraft designation. CC-150, CF-188, CC-117, etc.

7. C-130s have been used in many roles, but which of the following is just a concept?

Answer: Float plane

Only a concept but wouldn't a float version of the C-130 be cool?

8. Which is not a common C-130 nickname?

Answer: Provider

The C-123 was called the "Provider".

Spectre is the AC-130A/E/H.

Trash Hauler is a transport C-130.

Herky Bird is the universal nickname for all C-130 variants.

9. Which aircraft has the most similar capabilities to the transport version of a C-130?

Answer: C-160 Transall

The Transall can perform airdrop from its ramp and door and is similar in size and weight capacity.

Transalls are used by the Air Forces of Germany, Turkey and France.

10. The C-130 has flown many famous missions. In which of the following did the C-130 play the central role?

Answer: Entebbe hostage rescue

The Israelis completed an incredible hostage rescue using C-130s to fly low level/long distance from Israel to Entebbe, Uganda. Once on the ground the C-130s downloaded vehicles and commandoes. The aircraft were refueled from captured Ugandan fuel equipment before their departure. with the liberated hostages.

Operation Beer Run? Maybe.

Source: Author Montyd

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