I took a video of this military turboprop aircraft on August 6, 2020 at 7:03 PM in Long Beach, California. Here is a screenshot of it:
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2$\begingroup$ You should invest in a telescopic lens. $\endgroup$– DKNguyenAug 7, 2020 at 20:05
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From that really grainy, blurry picture, it looks like a C130 Hercules.
- bulbous fuselage
- Straight, ironing board-like wings
- High wing configuration
- 4 turboprop engines
- Huge, high empennage
- The rear is shaped like it could have a ramp.
If you are sure it was a turboprop, it looks like the C130 is a strong contender.
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3$\begingroup$ I agree that’s about the only thing it could be. The C-130 doesn’t have a T-tail though. $\endgroup$ Aug 7, 2020 at 3:26
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$\begingroup$ @MichaelHall - My mistake. I must have been getting it mixed up with the turbofan C17 Globmaster. $\endgroup$– Dean F.Aug 7, 2020 at 11:52
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1$\begingroup$ It looks like a C-130 tail to me. You just can’t see the vertical stabilizer from below the horizontal stabilizer. $\endgroup$ Aug 7, 2020 at 11:57
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$\begingroup$ @MikeSowsun - It does look like the C130 tail. I remembered incorrectly whether the horizontal stabilizer was mounted directly on the tail or on the top of the vertical stabilizer. I spent time jumping out of both the 130 and the 17 too long ago to remember all of the details. $\endgroup$– Dean F.Aug 8, 2020 at 0:25