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Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Specifications
Type: STOL military transport
Crew: 4-6
Manufacturer: Lockheed
Models: see variants
   Maiden flight: Aug. 23, 1954
Service Delivery: Dec. 1956
Number built: 2,262+ as of 2006
Specifications - C-130H Hercules

Powerplant:
  Model: Allison T56-A-15
  Type: turboprop
  Number: 4
  Horsepower: 4,300 shp

Dimensions:
  Length: 97 ft 9 in (29.8 m)
  Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (40.4 m)
  Height: 38 ft 3 in (11.6 m)
  Wing area: 1,745 ft² (162.1 m²)

Weights:
  Empty weight: 83,000 lb (38,000 kg)
  Useful load: 72,000 lb (33,000 kg)
  Max takeoff: 155,000 lb (70,300 kg)

   Performance:
  Max speed: 379 mph (610 kph)
  Cruise speed: 336 mph (540 kph)
  Range: 2,360 mi (3,800 km)
  Service ceiling: 33,000 ft (10,000 m)
Payload:
  45,000 lb (20,000 kg) including
  2-3 Humvees or an M113 APC

Capacity:
– 92 passengers or
– 64 airborne troops or
–74 litter patients with 2 medical personnel

Sources:
Wikipedia: C-130 Hercules
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