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Lockheed KC-130 Hercules Military
McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender Military
Quick facts
ManufacturerLockheedMcDonnell Douglas
TypeAerial refuelling tankersAerial refuelling tankers
Origin —🇺🇸 United States
First flight19601980
StatusRetiredRetired
Units built—60
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length—55.35 m
Wingspan—50.41 m
Height—17.40 m
Wing area—367.7 m²
Weights & fuel
Empty weight—109,328 kg
Max. take-off weight—267,620 kg
Fuel capacity—202,000 L
Performance
Max. speed—996 km/h
Cruise speed—908 km/h
Range—7,030 km
Ferry range—18,500 km
Service ceiling—12,700 m
Crew & capacity
Crew—4
Cargo capacity—76,560 kg
Powerplant
Engines—3
Engine type——
Engine model—General Electric CF6-50C2
Thrust (each)—233.5 kN

At a glance

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.