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C-130J Hercules

405 chungus  4.7 years ago

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four engine turboprop military transport aircraft, the C-130 is capable of using short and un paved runways. The C-130 is also used for search and rescue, as a gunship, airborne assault, scientific research (in antarctica), weather reconnaisance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol, aerial firefighting and a tactical airliner for many nation across the world. The crew consists of 5, (2pilots, CSO\Navigator, Flight engineer and a loadmaster). The maximum payload is 72,000 lb (33,000 kg). FLIGHT CONTROLS AG 1, 2, 3, 4 for main engines, AG 7 and VTOL up or down to open the cargo bay, AG 5 to drop payload AG 6 to open the parachutes on the payload. About 50% to 40% thrust for landing and approach and for the guns, Trim up and down to look up and down in the side turrets and VTOL up or down to look side to side in the turrets. That's all, have fun going on tactical missios and all that!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 94.7ft (28.9m)
  • Length 93.1ft (28.4m)
  • Height 28.3ft (8.6m)
  • Empty Weight 39,715lbs (18,014kg)
  • Loaded Weight 54,817lbs (24,864kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.164
  • Wing Loading 38.3lbs/ft2 (187.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,431.3ft2 (133.0m2)
  • Drag Points 33342

Parts

  • Number of Parts 323
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,521