Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules
Lockheed Martin
General Info
Aircraft Name:
Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules
Manufacturer:
Lockheed Martin
Model Series:
C-130 family (A/B/E/H/J and specialized variants)
First Flight:
23/08/1954
Status:
In production and operational worldwide
Aircraft Type:
Tactical military transport aircraft
Country of Origin:
United States
Technical Info
Length (m):
29.8 m
Wingspan (m):
40.4 m
Height (m)
11.9 m
Empty Weight (kg):
~34,400 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW):
~70,300 kg
Fuel Capacity (L):
~75,700 L (approx. from ~60,000 lb fuel)
Cruise Speed (Km/h):
~540 km/h
Maximum Speed (Km/h):
~670 km/h
Range (Km):
~3,800–4,500 km (mission dependent)
Service Ceiling (F):
~33,000 ft
Engine Type:
Turboprop engines
Engine Model:
Allison T56-A-15 (earlier variants) / Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 (C-130J)
Number of Engines:
4
Performance & Ops
Runway Requirements (m):
~1,100 m at MTOW (STOL capable, load dependent)
Takeoff Distance (m):
~1,093 m at MTOW
Landing Distance (m):
~1,400 m (load dependent estimate)
Minimum Cockpit Crew:
5 (2 pilots, navigator, flight engineer, loadmaster; modern variants may reduce crew)
Passenger capacity:
Up to 92 troops or 64 paratroopers or 74 litter patients
Cargo Volume (L):
~170,000 L (approx. cargo compartment volume based on dimensions)
Use Cases & Operators
Primary Users
United States Air Force and over 60 international air forces
Flight schools using it:
Primarily military training organizations; not common in civilian flight schools
Simulator Version:
Available in multiple flight simulators (e.g., MSFS, X-Plane third-party add-ons)
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