Overview
The Hercules has been in production since the 1950s — longer than any other military aircraft. The C-130J adds new engines with six-bladed propellers and a modern glass cockpit. It can land on short, rough airstrips and drop paratroops or cargo. Seat figures are for troops (C-130J / stretched C-130J-30).
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 29.79 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.41 m |
| Height | 11.84 m |
| Wing area | 162.1 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 34,274 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 79,380 kg |
| Max. payload | 19,090 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 671 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 643 km/h |
| Range | 3,334 km |
| Service ceiling | 8,615 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 3 |
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| Seats (typical) | 92 |
| Seats (max.) | 128 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 4 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 |
| Power (each) | 3,458 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Ian Creek / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL
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