C-130A “HERCULES”
Manufacturer: Lockheed
Designation: C-130
Version: A
Name: C-130A
Nickname: Hercules
Type: Transport
Brief History
This Lockheed-built transport was initially developed as an assault transport capable of operating from short unpaved runways. It has since been adapted for many uses by military and commercial organizations worldwide. The 109th TAS flew the museum’s 130A. In the summer of 1970, the 130As assigned to the 109th TAS were given by the U. S. government to the South Vietnam Air Force. Some may even be flying today by the Vietnamese government.
The 109th has since flown the 130E model and is currently flying the 130H model.
Dimensions
Fuselage Length: 97ft. 9in.
Wing Span: 132ft. 7in.
Height: 38ft. 3in.
Weights
Empty Weight: 76,780 lbs.
Max Takeoff Weight: 155,000 lbs.
Propulsion
Power Plant: 4 Allison T56-A-A15 turboprops
Horsepower: 3,750-hp (each)
Performance
Range: 2,050 miles
Cruise Speed: 336 mph
Max. Speed: 379 mph
Ceiling: 33,000 ft.
Crew & passenger capacity
The C-130 has a crew of 4-6: at least 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer and 1 loadmaster; additional loadmaster and navigator are usually part of the crew.
Can carry 92 passengers or 64 airborne troops or 74 litter patients with 2 medical personnel.
Armament
NA