"W. D. Allen Sr." wrote:
Does anyone know anything about the C-130 that made arrested landings and
launches from a Navy aircraft carrier back in the 1960s?
WDA
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What would happen if the C130 just flew in low to the deck and the
cargo was ejected out the back? Could most airdropped stuff take a 10
foot freefall? How about 20 feet? How about the carrier deck?
Probably no dents right? I can imagine it "depends" on what is being
delivered.

How about a scenario like this?

C130 has a very heavy cargo load and minimal fuel. As soon as it
takes off, it does an aerial refueling and flies to the carrier. I
don't know the numbers but I imagine takeoff weight is lower than max
airborne?

Jay