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Transport & cargoairlifter series by Lockheed

C-130J Super Hercules

C-130J Super Hercules

The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is a medium-size American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. 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 currently in production. As of March 2022, 500 C-130J aircraft have been delivered to 26 operators in 22 countries.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Category
Transport & cargo
Country of origin
United States
First flight
1996-04-05
Length
34.4 m
Wingspan
40.4 m

Specifications

Cruise speed
348 kt
Max speed
362 kt
Range
1,800 nm
Service ceiling
28,000 ft
Rate of climb
3,000 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
164,000 lb
Empty weight
75,562 lb
Fuel capacity
300 US gal
Powerplant
4 × Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop engines
Engines
4
Seats
92
Length
97.8 ft
Wingspan
132.6 ft
Height
38.8 ft
Number built
500

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.