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Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Lockheed · C130

The workhorse military transport since 1956. Over 70 nations operate it. Civilian firefighting variants exist too.

Turboprop four certified to FL330 that has four engines for distinctive handling.

4x TurbopropLargeRECAT DFL330 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines4 x Turboprop
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling33,000 ft (FL330)
Max climb rate1,500 fpm
Max descent rate1,500 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed120 kts
Landing speed125 kts
Cruise speed300 kts
Maximum speed325 kts

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length11,575 ft (1.91 nm)
Landing field length8,980 ft (1.48 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3

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