Why does the C-130 military transport plane use propellers instead of jet engines?

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Why does the C-130 military transport plane use propellers instead of jet engines?

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They C-130 does have jet engines, turboprops to be exact.  Turboprop engines have the performance and characteristics required for cargo aircraft.

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