Who doesn't love a good JATO takeoff?! @nasoceana Airshow 2006. Yes we know the performance of the new J model is amazing and equal to or better than the old Hercs with bottles. But isn't everything better when you add rockets?! 😁🔥🔥🔥🔥 #fatalbertairlines #fatalbert #JATO #jatotakeoff #Bert #nasoceana #oceana #USMC #marines #C130 #c130hercules #hercules #BlueAngels #airshow #airshowstuff | AirshowStuff

Blue Angels C-130 aka Fat Albert JATO (Jet Assisted Take Off). From the 1970’s until 2009, Fat Albert used a rocket-assisted takeoff during air shows. The C-130T was equipped with 8 JATO rockets. Each rocket was comprised of solid fuel and added about 1,000 lbs of thrust to the C-130. 8,000 lbs of extra thrust on the aircraft allowed the C-130 to become airborne in no time. 🎥: YT U/PLANA #jato #c130 | Military Update