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Puzzle #117 was Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed. Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft.
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What the record says
Puzzle 117 ran on 5 Nov 2026 and the answer was Lockheed C-130 Hercules, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - Lockheed Martin; Origin - United States; Role - transport. The numbers: First flight - 1950; Number built - 2,600.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- Lockheed Martin
- Origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1950
- Role
- transport
- Number built
- 2,600