Designation: C-130A

Lockheed C-130A

Lockheed C-130A Hercules

A picture of the Lockheed C-130A Hercules

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been in constant production since 1954 giving it the record for the longest production run of any military aircraft.  The Hercules, or “Herk” was designed in response to a U.S. Air Force requirement for a turboprop powered tactical transport to replace the C-119.  It has proved so successful that they are now in use with every branch of the American military and have served in the militaries of more than 50 nations.   A total of 231 of the initial “A” models were built.  Most went to the U.S. Air Force, but twelve of them went to the Australian Air Force.  The Hercules is very adaptable, and many have been modified for duties other than cargo carrying.  C-130s have served as heavily armed gunships, aerial tankers, weather research aircraft, aerial firefighters, and with commercial airlines.

Wingspan 132 ft 7 in.

Wingspan

Length 97 ft 10 in.

Length

Height 38 ft 6 in.

Height

Weight 108,000 lbs (loaded)

Weight

Max. Speed 383 MPH

Maximum Speed

Service Ceiling 41,300 ft

Service Ceiling

Range 3,215 miles

Range

Engines Four Allison T56-A-1A turboprops with 3,750 horsepower each

Engines

Crew 5 with 64 paratroopers

Crew


Manufacturer
Lockheed

Markings
118th Tactical Airlift Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, Nashville, 1989

Serial Number
57-0457

Designation
C-130A

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