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. Cruises at about 300 kts. Has four engines for distinctive handling.
4x TurbopropLargeRECAT DFL330 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4 x Turboprop |
| Weight class | Large (L) |
| RECAT-EU category | D (Upper medium) |
| Service ceiling | 33,000 ft (FL330) |
| Max climb rate | 1,500 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,500 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 120 kts |
| Landing speed | 125 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~300 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~325 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 11,575 ft / 1.91 nm / 3,528 m |
| Landing field length | 8,980 ft / 1.48 nm / 2,737 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
Where you'll see it
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a military transport aircraft. You'll occasionally see military traffic transiting through en-route airspace.