Lockheed AC-130A Hercules USA - US Air Force 53-3129
- Manufacturer:
- Lockheed
- Type / Model:
- C-130 Hercules
- Registration:
- 53-3129
- Colour Scheme:
- USA - US Air Force
- Location:
- Fairford, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Carl Ford
- Date Taken:
- 01/07/1994
- Image ID:
- #99544
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3557 x 2296
- Image Description:
- 53-3129 was the first production Hercules to be built. it made its maiden flight on 7 April 1955 as a C-130A. Converted to AC-130A gunship in 1967.
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Aircraft Data
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas operated by many military forces worldwide. Primary operators are the US Air Force, US Marines and the Royal Air Force
Over 40 models and variants of the C-130 Hercules have been built over the last 50 years and it remains in production today as the updated C-130J Super Hercules.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1954 | 2350 | 2000 | 3 | 64 - 92 |
Power
C-130J Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops
| Engine Count | 4 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 29.79 m. 97 ft. 9 in. |
| Wing Span |
40.41 m.
132 ft. 7 in.
C-130J |
| Height |
11.76 m.
38 ft. 7 in.
C-130J |
| Empty Weight |
34305 kg.
75562 lbs.
C-130J |
| Max Weight |
79450 kg.
175000 lbs.
C-130J |
Performance
| Max Speed |
671 kph
417 mph
C-130J |
| Cruise Speed |
644 kph
400 mph
C-130J |
| Ceiling | 8534.4 m. 28000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
4630
2500
nm
km.
C-130J |
| Max Range |
5250
2835
nm
km.
C-130J |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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