A C-130 takes off for a “maximum endurance” flight in April 2024.
Credit: U.S. Air Force
Lockheed Martin is exploring ways to bring autonomy into the cockpit of its venerable C-130 fleet, intending to reduce pilot workload as opposed to having the airlift fly completely on its own. As the U.S. Air Force has explored ways to fly its Hercules longer, with recent exercises showing maximum...
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