Lockheed C-130K HerculesC1


Primary function: In-flight refueling; tactical transport Manufacturer: Lockheed Power plant: Four Allison T56-A-16 engines Power: 4,910 shaft horsepower per engine Length: Aircraft: 97 feet, 9 inches ( meters) Cargo compartment: 41 feet ( meters) Width of Cargo compartment: 10 feet, 3 inches ( meters) Height: Aircraft: 38 feet, 4 inches ( meters) Cargo compartment: 9 feet ( meters) Wing span: 132 feet, 7 inches ( meters) Maximum takeoff weight: 175,000 pounds (79,450 kilograms) Ceiling: 30,000 feet (9,140 meters) Speed: 315 knots ( miles per hour) Operating weight: 83,300 pounds (37,818 kilograms) Total fuel capacity: KC-130T and KC-130: 13,280 gallons (50,331 liters)/86,320 pounds (32,715 liters) KC-130F: 10,183 gallons (38,594 liters)/ 66,190 pounds (25,086 liters) Range: Tanker mission: 1000 nautical mile (1150 mile) radius with 45,000 pounds of fuel (20,430 kilograms) (KC-130R/T) Cargo mission: 2875 nautical miles ( miles) with 38,258 pounds (17,369 kilograms) of cargo (KC-130R/T) or 92 combat troops or 64 paratroopers or 74 litters Landing distance: Less than 2,600 feet Crew: 2 pilots, 1 navigator/systems operator, 1 flight engineer, 1 first mechanic, 1 loadmaster (total of 6) Introduction date: KC-130F: 1962 KC-130R: 1976 KC-130T: 1983 Unit Replacement Cost: $37,000,000


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