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C-130 Lockheed Hercules

 Aircraft type:  Turbo-prop 4 engine fixed wing aircraft.


Application: Millitary



Designed by: Lockheed



maiden flight: 23 Aug 1954



Different variants: 

Lockheed AC-130
Lockheed DC-130
Lockheed EC-130
Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call
Lockheed HC-130
Lockheed Martin KC-130
Lockheed LC-130
Lockheed MC-130
Lockheed RC-130

Lockheed WC-130

Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules



Scope of work: 

Gunship (AC-130), for airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol, and aerial firefighting.

Top speed: 592km/h
Wingspan: 40m
Range: 3800km
Cruise Speed: 540km/h
Unit Cost: 11 to 30 million US dollars.
Landing distance: 3000ft

Fuel capacity: 6700 gallons
No of Units: 2500+





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