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Originally Posted by Platapus
First of all, thank you for answering my questions. I have confidence that you know of what you post on this matter.
Secondary question. The range of the C-130 is, as you posted, 2,500. In this context what does range mean?
1. One way ferrying distance - point A to Point B
2. Max range that will allow the aircraft to turn around and get back to where it departed - Point A back to Point A
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"range" is just point A to B. Radius would be point A to furthest point away from A and then turn back with sufficient fuel considering outside factors and return safely to A. on a map, due to wind radius is almost always egg shaped with (generally) the dull side of the egg on the west, and the tapered side of the egg pointing east.
the figures provided were approximate of course pulled from sources online since i dont know much anything about the C-130, but I do have a friend who is a C-130 aircraft commander, according to him, the C130 would be able to fly non stop from the UK to the eastern most areas of the USA. but careful planning and consideration would have to be given to any transatlantic trip. additionally, reaching the Carolinas would be questionable if flown directly from the UK, however it would be plausible only if numerous operational parameters fell perfectly into place.