It can be hard to believe that the first airplane took off from the frozen North Carolina ground less than 120 years ago. But we all know the story of the two bicycle-building brothers...
An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle takes off from Creech Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) In the not-so-distant past, before toilet paper shortages and social distancing...
In this day and age our children have no shortage of ways to keep busy outside of their normal school responsibilities. Video games, sports, music lessons and more have parents running youngsters back and forth on a regular basis. The pressures from state-mandated educational requirements have teachers bustling about to make time for all that […]
Read moreThe time is officially here! The C-130 Experience at the Hill Aerospace Museum is now open to the public. Museum Staff and Volunteers have been working hard to convert a C-130E into an immersive learning space for kids and adults to enjoy. This experience is a one of a kind in Utah, and one of […]
Read moreGet excited to experience Chemistry in Air & Space! The education teams at Hill Aerospace Museum and Clark Planetarium are collaborating to bring you another fun and interactive class on Chemistry. The Air & Space Series is geared towards kids 8 and older, adults are more than welcome to attend as well! In Chemistry you […]
Read moreNC-130B “Hercules” Lockheed NC-130B “Hercules” S/N 57-0526 Crew: Five Engines: Four Allison T56-A-7 turboprops; 4,050 hp each Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in Length: 97 ft 9 in Height: 38 ft 3 in Weight: empty: 72,892 lbs; gross: 135,000 lbs; max: 175,000 lbs Speed: cruise: 328 mph; max: 384 mph Range: 2,090 miles Service Ceiling: […]
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