C 130 – Hercules
Detail name: C-130H Hercules
ICAO type designator: C130
ICAO type description: L4T
Wake turbulance category: M
Max operating level: FL 330
Typical cruising speed: 330 kt
Climb performance: Medium
Approach category: C
Nice to know:
MTOW: 70.310 kg
Passengers: up to 128 soldiers / 92 paratroopers / 97 stretchers
What to look for:
- High mounted wings with 4 turboprop engines
- Characteristic cockpit section
- Cargo door in the back
Warning – do NOT mistake the “C” in the ICAO designator for “Cessna”.
There are a lot of versions of the C-130 with various special equipment. The biggest change was on the latest model C-130J Super Hercules . This model is only model in production. Externally similar to the classic Hercules, the J model has new turboprop engines, six-bladed propellers, digital avionics, and other new systems. The J model has better performance the older models, faster cruising speed and climb performance.
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