Yes, but C5 are limited by where they can land and take off. Not all strips can accommodate them by length or strength of tarmac. A C-130, by contrast, can land and take off from anywhere: a field, a dirt road, a two-lane highway, and any airstrip in the world.
Thus, taking a C130 for tactical movement makes sense, no?
Yeah, I read 400 are returning to MN. According to af.mil c-130s can hold 128 troops. I imagine they have a lot of gear too
BUT C-5 are MUCH BIGGER TRANSPORT VEHICLES!!! xD
Yes, but C5 are limited by where they can land and take off. Not all strips can accommodate them by length or strength of tarmac. A C-130, by contrast, can land and take off from anywhere: a field, a dirt road, a two-lane highway, and any airstrip in the world.
Thus, taking a C130 for tactical movement makes sense, no?
Cred: 24 yrs retired Air Force (specialty C130's)