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Description
| Notes: C-130H modified with C-130E radome, new center wing section, and modified to aerial refuel helicopters. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed | |
| Base model: | C-130 | |
| Designation: | HC-130 | |
| Version: | N | |
| Nickname: | Hercules | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
| Modified Mission: | Search and Rescue | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 98' 9" | 29.7 m | |
| Height: | 38' 3" | 11.6 m | |
| Wingspan: | 132' 7" | 40.4 m | |
| Wingarea: | 1,745.0 sq ft | 162.1 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 72,611 lb | 32,930 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 155,000 lb | 70,294 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | Allison T56-A-15 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 4508 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,356 miles | 3,793 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 345 mph | 555 km/h | 300 kt |
| Max Speed: | 374 mph | 602 km/h | 325 kt |
| Climb: | 1,820 ft/min | 554 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 33,000 ft | 10,058 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USAF | 1st FW | Patrick AFB | FL |
| USAF | 939th Rescue | Patrick AFB | FL |
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