Why do some modern military planes still use propellers?

Question

Some planes like the Lockheed C-130 Hercules are turboprop plans while there are many large commercial planes that use a jet engine.

What is the rationale behind why some large modern military plans rely on propellers.

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Answer 1

Propeller planes use *way* less fuel. Jet engines let you go a lot faster, which is important for a bunch of reasons. But if you aren’t in any hurry to get there, like maybe if you’re just carrying a bunch of cargo and it’s okay if it takes 18 hours to arrive, then propeller planes will save you a ton of money on gas.