Iran C-130E/H Fleet Update
Iran - Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
| Date | March 5, 2026 |
| Country | Iran |
| Force | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Conflict | 2026 Iran Conflict |
| Location |
Shiraz, Iran
29.592612, 52.583565 |
| Aircraft | C-130E/H (C-130 Hercules) |
| Change | -2 active |
Description
Two Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft were destroyed by a US airstrike at Shahid Dastgheib International Airport in Shiraz, southern Iran. The strike, confirmed through CENTCOM footage released on 5 March 2026 and corroborated by satellite imagery, targeted aircraft sheltered in a hangar at the military section of the dual-use airport. The loss of two C-130s, alongside an Il-76 and two Su-22s destroyed in the same attack, represented a significant blow to Iranian tactical airlift capability. Iran relies heavily on its C-130 fleet for troop and equipment transport across the country and to regional partners.
Source: aviationnews.eu
