Does the army have C130 aircraft?
The C-130 Hercules is appropriately named as it is storied as the most reliable military air transport vehicle in US Military history.
How many troops can a C130 carry?
Maximum Load: C-130E/H/J: 6 pallets or 72 litters or 16 CDS bundles or 90 combat troops or 64 paratroopers, or a combination of any of these up to the cargo compartment capacity or maximum allowable weight.
How many C 130s are in the air force?
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
| C-130 Hercules | |
|---|---|
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | United States Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force United States Coast Guard Royal Air Force |
| Produced | 1954–present |
| Number built | Over 2,500 as of 2015 |
How Slow Can a C130 fly?
368 mph
Lockheed C-130 Hercules/Top speed
Can a civilian buy a C130?
The Super Hercules is finally available to the public. Like the legendary “legacy” C-130 Hercules series of ridiculously versatile military cargo haulers that was offered in civilian form under the L-100 designation, the C-130J Super Hercules now has a civilian variant of its own—the LM-100J.
Where can I find a c 130 in the Air Force?
Air Force Reserve locations for assigned C-130 models are Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia; Keesler AFB, Mississippi; Maxwell AFB, Alabama; Minnesota-St. Paul Joint Air Reserve Station, Minnesota; Peterson AFB, Colorado; and Youngstown ARS, Ohio.
What kind of aircraft is the Lockheed C-130 Hercules?
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin ). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft.
How many pallets does a C-130J-30 carry?
C-130J-30: 8 pallets or 97 litters or 24 CDS bundles or 128 combat troops or 92 paratroopers, or a combination of any of these up to the cargo compartment capacity or maximum allowable weight. Crew: C-130E/H: Five (two pilots, navigator, flight engineer and loadmaster) C-130J/J-30: Three (two pilots and loadmaster)
What’s the difference between a C-130J and a C 130j?
The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology, which reduces manpower requirements, lowers operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models. Compared to older C-130s, the J model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance.