Lockheed 182 Hercules
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules first flew in 1954 and has been in continuous production longer than almost any other aircraft in history, with new versions still being built today. Its four turboprop engines and rugged landing gear let it operate from short, rough, or unpaved airstrips that most transport aircraft can't use. Beyond routine cargo and troop transport, versions of the Hercules have served as gunships, aerial tankers, firefighting aircraft, and even ski-equipped Antarctic transports. Dozens of air forces around the world still rely on it as their primary tactical transport.
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The Hercules' high wing, four turboprops, and boxy ramp-equipped fuselage form one of the most recognisable silhouettes in military aviation.
Specifications
| Length | 29.8 m (98 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.4 m (133 ft) |
| Height | 11.7 m (38 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 92 |
| Persons on board | 92-135 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 70.3 t |
| Range | 2,050 NM (3,797 km) |
| Maximum speed | 348 kt (644 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 28,000 ft (8,534 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,500 ft/min (7.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 36,600 l |
| Engines | 4x Allison T56 |
| Units built | 2,271 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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