Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a turboprop aircraft of a well-known American manufacturer, which is designed primarily for military and cargo purposes. It relies on four engines and is available in many variants. It has been produced since 1954.
Technical parameters Lockheed C-130 Hercules
| National origin | United States |
| Role | Tactical airlifter |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 23 August 1954 |
| Introduction | December 1956 |
| Produced | 1954–present |
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| Crew | 5 (2 pilots, CSO/navigator, flight engineer and loadmaster) |
| Length | 97 ft 9 in (29.79 m) |
| Height | 38 ft 3 in (11.66 m) |
| Wingspan | 132 ft 7 in (40.41 m) |
| Wing area | 1,745 sq ft (162.1 m2) |
| Max takeoff weight | 155,000 lb (70,307 kg) |
| Empty weight | 75,800 lb (34,382 kg) |
| Powerplant | 4 × Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines, 4,590 shp (3,420 kW) each |
| Propellers | 4-bladed Hamilton Standard 54H60 constant-speed fully feathering reversible propellers, 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) diameter |
| Cruise speed | 292 kn (336 mph, 541 km/h) |
| Maximum speed | 320 kn (370 mph, 590 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m) |
| Range | 2,050 nmi (2,360 mi, 3,800 km) |
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Lockheed C-130 Hercules
