Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Four engines is good redundancy at a hot DZ or airstrip, but is wasted weight and complexity on most airliners. Also, tactical lifters have to handle tactical landings and manuevers, which means that they carry extra structural weight.
I'm not sure if the C-130 is FAA certified for pax?
Who cares... it is still 53 years after it was first produced.. and STILL in current J model delivery.... the greatest turboprop aircraft EVER built.
