When was the C-130 introduced?
December 9, 1957
Lockheed C-130 Hercules/Dates introduced
How old is the Lockheed C-130?
The C-130 Hercules is the longest continuously produced military aircraft at over 60 years, with the updated Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules currently being produced….Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
| C-130 Hercules | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 23 August 1954 |
| Introduction | December 1956 |
| Status | In service |
What is the latest version of the C-130?
C-130J
The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules and the only model in production. As of February 2018, 400 C-130J aircraft had been delivered to 17 nations.
How long is C-130?
98′
Lockheed C-130 Hercules/Length
How high can a C-130J fly?
Characteristics:
| Ceiling | 26,000 feet (8,000 meters) with 44,500 pounds (20,227 kilograms) payload |
|---|---|
| Maximum Load | 8 pallets or 97 litters or 24 CDS bundles or 128 combat troops or 92 paratroopers, or a combination of any of these up to the cargo compartment capacity or maximum allowable weight |
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.
When was the first C-130 aircraft flown?
The first production C-130A, which was nearly identical to the prototypes, was flown for the first time at Marietta, Ga., on April 7, 1955. The C-130A featured four powerful Allison T56-A-lA turboprop engines, each delivering 3,750 horsepower and driving a three-bladed Curtiss-Wright electric-reversible propeller.
What is the equivalent of a C-130H-30 in the UK?
The equivalent model for export to the UK is the C-130K, known by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as the Hercules C.1. The C-130H-30 ( Hercules C.3 in RAF service) is a stretched version of the original Hercules, achieved by inserting a 100 in (2.54 m) plug aft of the cockpit and an 80 in (2.03 m) plug at the rear of the fuselage.