Lockheed L-100 facts for kids
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The Lockheed L-100 is a special kind of airplane. It's a civilian (non-military) version of the famous military cargo aircraft called the C-130 Hercules. Just like its military cousin, the L-100 is mainly used to carry goods and supplies. Airlines often use these planes to transport cargo around the world. Sometimes, people just call them Hercules planes.
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What is the Lockheed L-100?
The Lockheed L-100 is built by the Lockheed company. It looks very similar to the C-130 Hercules. The main difference is that the L-100 is made for civilian jobs. This means it carries things for businesses and people, not for armies.
How Many L-100 Planes Were Built?
More than 110 of these useful planes have been built. They are used in many different countries. For example, you can find L-100s flying in Algeria, Canada, France, and the United States.
Who Uses the L-100?
Most L-100 planes are used by airlines for carrying freight. This means they move large amounts of goods from one place to another. Some L-100s are also used by air forces, even though they are civilian models. They work alongside the military versions.
L-100 as a Water Bomber
A few L-100 planes have a very special job. They are used as water bombers. This means they help fight big fires, especially wildfires. They can drop large amounts of water or fire retardant from the sky. This is a very important role, especially in places like the U.S. where wildfires can be a big problem.
Images for kids
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Lockheed L-100-20 of Delta Air Lines operating a freight flight from Atlanta Airport, Georgia, in 1972
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French L-100 in 1981
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Saudi L-100 in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Lockheed L-100 Hercules para niños
