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Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Military
Lockheed C-130H Hercules Military
Quick facts
ManufacturerLockheed MartinLockheed
TypeMilitary transportMilitary transport
Origin🇺🇸 United States🇺🇸 United States
First flight19961954
StatusIn productionIn service
Units built——
Unit cost——
Dimensions
Length29.79 m29.79 m
Wingspan40.41 m40.41 m
Height11.84 m11.84 m
Wing area162.1 m²162.1 m²
Weights & fuel
Empty weight34,274 kg34,382 kg
Max. take-off weight79,380 kg70,307 kg
Max. payload19,090 kg19,090 kg
Performance
Max. speed671 km/h592 km/h
Cruise speed643 km/h540 km/h
Range3,334 km3,800 km
Service ceiling8,615 m10,060 m
Crew & capacity
Crew35
Seats (typical)92—
Seats (max.)12892
Cargo capacity—19,090 kg
Powerplant
Engines44
Engine type——
Engine modelRolls-Royce AE 2100D3Allison T56-A-15
Power (each)3,458 kW3,424 kW

At a glance

Max. speed

Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
671 km/h
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
592 km/h

Range

Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
3,334 km
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
3,800 km

Max. take-off weight

Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
79,380 kg
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
70,307 kg

Wingspan

Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
40 m
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
40 m

Length

Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
30 m
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
30 m

Service ceiling

Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
8,615 m
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
10,060 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.