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Lockheed C-130 Hercules
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C-130 Hercules
Role Tactical airlifter
National origin United States
Manufacturer
Lockheed Corporation
Lockheed Martin
First flight 23 August 1954; 69 years ago
Introduction December 1956
Status In service
Primary users United States Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
United States Coast Guard
Royal Air Force (historical)
Produced 1954–present
Number built Over 2,500 as of 2015
Variants
Lockheed AC-130 / Lockheed DC-130 / Lockheed EC-130
Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call
Lockheed HC-130
Lockheed Martin KC-130
Lockheed LC-130
Lockheed MC-130
Lockheed RC-130
Lockheed WC-130
Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
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History Lockheed / Martin Aircraft
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C-130 Hercules
The C-130 entered service with the U.S. in 1956, followed by Australia and many other nations. During its years of service, the Hercules has participated in numerous military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations. In 2007, the transport became the fifth aircraft to mark 50 years of continuous service with its original primary customer, which for the C-130 is the United States Air Force (USAF). The C-130 is the longest continuously produced military aircraft at more than 60 years, with the updated Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules being produced as of 2023.
Improved versions
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The C-130B model was developed to complement the A-models that had previously been delivered, and incorporated new features, particularly increased fuel capacity in the form of auxiliary tanks built into the center wing section and an AC electrical system. Four-bladed Hamilton Standard propellers replaced the Aero Products' three-blade propellers that distinguished the earlier A-models. The C-130B had ailerons operated by hydraulic pressure that was increased from 2,050 to 3,000 psi (14.1 to 20.7 MPa), as well as uprated engines and four-blade propellers that were standard until the J-model.
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Lockheed C-130 Hercules
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Lockheed C-130 Hercules
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- Crew: 5 (2 pilots, CSO/navigator, flight engineer and loadmaster)
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Capacity: 42,000 lb (19,000 kg) payload
- C-130E/H/J cargo hold: length, 40 ft (12.19 m); width, 119 in (3.02 m); height, 9 ft (2.74 m). Rear ramp: length,(3.12 m); width, 119 in (3.02 m)
- C-130J-30 cargo hold: length, 55 ft (16.76 m); width,(3.02 m); height, 9 ft (2.74 m). Rear ramp: length, (3.12 m); width, 119 in (3.02 m)
- 92 passengers or
- 2–3 Humvees or
- 2 M113 armored personnel carriers
- 1 CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
- Length: 97 ft 9 in (29.79 m)
- Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (40.41 m)
- Height: 38 ft 3 in (11.66 m)
- Wing area: 1,745 sq ft (162.1 m2)
Powerplant
- Empty weight: 75,800 lb (34,382 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: (70,307 kg)
- Powerplant: 4 × Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines, 4,590 shp each
Specifications
- Maximum speed: (370 mph, 590 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
- Cruise speed: (336 mph, 541 km/h)
- Range: 2,050 nmi (2,360 mi, 3,800 km)
- Ferry range: (4,597 mi, 7,399 km)
- Service ceiling: (10,000 m) empty
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The Hercules resembles a larger, four-engine version of the Fairchild C-123 Provider with a similar wing and cargo ramp layout. The C-123 had evolved from the Chase XCG-20 Avitruc first flown in 1950.[citation needed] The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter had rear ramps, which made it possible to drive vehicles onto the airplane (also possible with the forward ramp on a C-124)
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C-130 Hercules
Larger RAF aircraft, such as the Hercules C130J, are flown by the RAF to support humanitarian missions and airdrops across different terrains.
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Larger RAF aircraft, such as the Hercules C130J, are flown by the RAF to support humanitarian missions and airdrops across different terrains.
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