Military

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine military transport aircraft used for global airlift and many specialized missions. Its long production history and broad variant family include tactical airlift, weather reconnaissance, tanker, special operations, and rescue roles.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
lockheed-c-130-hercules
Class
Military
Registry Count
27
Example Registration
N117TG

Specifications

Wingspan
39.7 m / 132.58 ft
Length
29.3 m / 97.75 ft
Height
11.9 m / 38.83 ft
Max Speed
671 km/h / 417 mph
Cruise Speed
671 km/h / 417 mph
Range
3333 km / 2071 mi
Ceiling
8615 m / 28000 ft
First Flight
1954-08-23
Production Start
1956-12-01

Variants

  • C-130A- 9 registrations - Example N117TG
  • C-130H- 9 registrations - Example N130CG
  • C-130H- 6 registrations - Example N136CG
  • 382 44C (C130K)- 1 registrations - Example N234HG
  • 382-44C-05 (C-130-K)- 1 registrations - Example N235HG
  • NC-130- 1 registrations - Example N439NA

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