How Military Cargo Planes Avoid Threat Zones During Deployments

The two pillars of tactical airlift within the US Air Force are constituted by the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and the McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III. In the world of air power, tactical airlift is akin to the 'last mile delivery' of frontline logistics. The ruggedized freighters are designed to fly directly into austere, high-threat combat zones where larger strategic planes cannot land. These aircraft are built for agility, survivability, and short-field performance.



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