What is a C-130 Hercules?
The C-130 Hercules is the standard against which military transport aircraft are measured. Versatility, reliability, and ruggedness make it the military transport of choice for more than 60 nations on six continents. More than 2,300 of these aircraft have been delivered by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company since it entered production in 1956.
What is the C-130 used for Today?
In addition to the tactical airlift mission, versions of the C-130 serve as aerial tanker and ground refuelers, weather reconnaissance, command and control, gunships, firefighters, electronic recon, search and rescue, and flying hospitals.
What are the dimensions of the C-130J?
C-130J Specifications and Performance. External Dimensions. Wing Span. 132.6 ft / 40.41 m. Wing Aspect Ratio. 10.1. Length (Overall) 97.75 ft / 29.79 m. Height (Overall)
What cargo can be transported on a C-130?
Additionally, the C-130 can be rapidly reconfigured for the various types of cargo such as palletized equipment, floor-loaded material, airdrop platforms, container delivery system bundles, vehicles and personnel or aeromedical evacuation.
What kind of avionics does the C-130J have?
C-130J/J-30 major system improvements include advanced two-pilot flight station with fully integrated digital avionics, color multifunctional liquid crystal and head-up displays and state-of-the-art navigation that includes a dual inertial navigation system and GPS.
What kind of propellers does a C-130 have?
The original C-130, was powered by four Allison T56-A-9 turboprops with three-blade propellers and sported a “roman nose” that would be unrecognizable today.
Why are C-130 aircraft so durable?
The strengthening of the airframe to allow for pressurization while adding an extra layer of durability. This led to the C-130’s reputation for resiliency and durability. Production of two YC-130A prototypes were built at Lockheed’s Burbank plant. The first C-130 to fly (serial number 53-3397) was the second prototype produced.
What is the maximum cargo capacity of a C-130?
Maximum Load: C-130E/H/J: 6 pallets or 72 litters or 16 CDS bundles or 90 combat troops or 64 paratroopers, or a combination of any of these up to the cargo compartment capacity or maximum allowable weight.