Lockheed C-130H Hercules

Lockheed C-130H Hercules

Type: transport

Domain: air

Country of Origin: United States

Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

First Deployed: 1975

Overview

The Ecuadorian Air Force operates Lockheed C-130H Hercules tactical transport aircraft for military airlift, paratroop deployment, and cargo operations. The C-130H is used for humanitarian disaster relief (earthquakes are common in Ecuador), resupply of remote jungle and Andean bases, and international peacekeeping deployments. Ecuador's C-130s are among the older H-model variants requiring significant sustainment.

Technical Specifications

crew5 (2 pilots, flight engineer, navigator, loadmaster)
range6,490 km with max fuel
engine4× Allison T56-A-15 turboprop (4,508 shp each)
length29.8 m
ceiling23,000 ft
payload19,356 kg / 92 troops / 64 paratroopers
wingspan40.4 m
max_speed592 km/h

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