Flying Missions | Air Mobility Mission

Air Mobility Mission

The ultimate measure of Air Mobility is the ability to rapidly move personnel and equipment anywhere in the world when needed, and to sustain that force for as long as needed. This will include the strategic airlift of personnel and cargo, tactical airdrop of personnel, equipment and supplies and the transport of litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required.

Mission Aircraft

C-130 Hercules

The C-130 Hercules may be just one aircraft, but it has many critical roles. When troops and equipment need to get into hostile territory or supplies need to be delivered to natural disaster sites, this aircraft gets it done. It can airdrop loads up to 42,000 pounds or use its high-flotation landing gear to deliver cargo on rough, dirt strips. From utility helicopters to armored vehicles to military personnel, this aircraft can perform a wide range of operational airlift missions in both peace and wartime situations.

C-17 Globemaster III

The C-17 Globemaster III, is fast, flexible and effective. The ultimate measure of airlift effectiveness is how quickly the aircraft can get a combat force close to a potential battle area. The C-17 is capable of rapid, strategic troop and cargo delivery to main operating bases or directly to forward bases. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions as well as transporting litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations.

C-21

Not many business jets also airlift military cargo and ambulatory patients; but the C-21 can and does. The C-21 aircraft has twin-turbofan-engines, and provides both cargo and passenger airlift in support of state and federal missions. Additionally, the aircraft is capable of transporting one litter or five ambulatory patients during medical evacuations.

C-40

The C-40 serves our country by getting U.S. leaders and their staff to locations around the world where they work to protect our interests. The C-40 provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for its primary customers, combat commanders, as well as members of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft also performs a wide range of other operational support missions.

LC-130

The LC-130 is specifically designed to function in icy terrain, offering the Air National Guard air mobility that includes supporting missions in Antarctica. The U.S. is the only operator of this ski-equipped aircraft in the world. Known for its strength and versatility, the LC-130 performs operations such as cargo transport, aeromedical missions, weather reconnaissance and tactical airlift and airdrops.

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