[MediaMole]

C-130 can actually take off and land on a carrier. The Navy tried it when they were looking for a replacement COD aircraft.

http://www.theaviationzone.com/factsheets/c130_forrestal.asp

[Kirkwood]

"C-130 can actually take off and land on a carrier. The Navy tried it when they were looking for a replacement COD aircraft. "

Fascinating. I did not know that.