The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is the world's most versatile and enduring military transport aircraft, a four-engine turboprop legend that has remained in continuous production for over 70 years. Designed to operate from short, unprepared "dirt" strips, the Hercules has performed nearly every mission imaginable, from paratroop drops and cargo delivery to search and rescue, aerial firefighting, and even serving as the world's only four-engine "gunship" (the AC-130). Its rugged design and reliable Allison (and later Rolls-Royce) engines have made it a favorite of over 60 nations, serving as the definitive tactical airlifter for generations of soldiers and pilots. Whether performing a combat landing in a desert clearing or dropping life-saving supplies to disaster victims, the "Herc" is always ready to answer the call.
C-130H
The C-130H is the definitive "Legacy" Hercules, featuring upgraded Allison T56-A-15 engines and modernized avionics that established it as the global benchmark for tactical airlift. With its rugged airframe and proven performance in every conflict and humanitarian disaster of the late 20th century, the "H" model proved that a medium transport could operate from the world's most austere and dangerous environments with mainline reliability.
Specs
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Engine type
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Allison T-56
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Length
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97.8 ft / 29.8 m
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Height
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38.2 ft / 11.6 m
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Wingspan
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132.6 ft / 40.4 m
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C-130J
The C-130J Super Hercules is the 21st-century evolution of a legend, a modern tactical airlifter that combines the classic Herc airframe with powerful Rolls-Royce turboprops and a complete glass cockpit. By increasing speed, range, and efficiency while retaining the classic short-field performance of its predecessors, the "J" model ensures that the Hercules remains the most capable and versatile transport aircraft in the world for decades to come.
Specs
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Engine type
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Rolls-Royce AE 2100
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Length
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97.8 ft / 29.8 m
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Height
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38.2 ft / 11.6 m
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Wingspan
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132.6 ft / 40.4 m
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C-130T
The C-130T is the specialized logistics workhorse of the U.S. Navy, optimized for the unique demands of maritime support and fleet logistics. Equipped with mission-specific equipment for inter-theater transport and capable of serving as a rapid-response tanker, the -T variant provides the vital links that keep the fleet supplied and operational, no matter how remote the mission.
Specs
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Engine type
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Allison T-56
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Length
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97.8 ft / 29.8 m
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Height
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38.2 ft / 11.6 m
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Wingspan
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132.6 ft / 40.4 m
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