Lockheed C-130E Hercules USA - US Air Force 69-6579
- Manufacturer:
- Lockheed
- Type / Model:
- C-130 Hercules
- Registration:
- 69-6579
- Colour Scheme:
- USA - US Air Force
- Location:
- Frankfurt - Main, Germany
- Photographer:
- Kieron Collection
- Date Taken:
- 01/12/1970
- Image ID:
- #137678
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 2500 x 1667
- Image Description:
- A typical scene from Frankfurt - Rhein Main Air Base in the early 1970s featuring C-130Es from Sewart AFB (not to be confused with Stewart) on rotation. ST coded C-130s belonged to 61 TAS while those with the SR tail code were flown by 62 TAS, both being assigned to the 64 TAW before both squadrons were moved to Little Rock AFB in 1971 and joining 314 TAW.
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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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