Lockheed Martin C-130J Specifications



RAF Hercules C.4 (C-130J-30) in 2004



Specifications for are for basic J-model, data for C-130J-30 also noted.



Data from USAF C-130 Hercules fact sheet, International Directory of Military Aircraft, Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft.



General characteristics

Crew: 3 (two pilots, and one loadmaster are minimum crew)

Capacity:

92 passengers (128 for C-130J-30) or

64 airborne troops (92 for C-130J-30) or

6 pallets (8 pallets for C-130J-30) or

74 litter patients with 2 medical personnel (97 litters for C-130J-30)

2–3 HMMWVs or an M113 armored personnel carrier

Payload: 42,000 lb (19,090 kg) ; for C-130J-30: 44,000 lb/ 19,900 kg



Dimensions

Length: 97 ft 9 in, 29.79 m (for C-130J-30: 112 ft, 9 in, 34.69 m)

Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (40.41 m)

Height: 38 ft 10 in (11.84 m)

Wing area: 1,745 ft² (162.1 m²)



Weights

Empty weight: 75,562 lb (34,274 kg)

Useful load: 72,000 lb (33,000 kg)

Max takeoff weight: up to 175,000 lb (79,378 kg); normal 155,000 lb (70,305 kg)



Equipment

Powerplant: 4× Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop, 4,637 shp (3,458 kW)) each

Propellers: Dowty R391 6-blade composite propeller, 1 per engine



Performance

Maximum speed: 362 knots (417 mph, 671 km/h)

Cruise speed: 348 kn (400 mph, 643 km/h)

Range: 2,835 nmi (3,262 mi, 5,250 km)

Service ceiling: 28,000 ft (8,615 m) with 42,000 pounds (19,090 kilograms) payload

Takeoff distance: 3,127 ft (953 m) at 155,000 lb (70,300 kg) gross weight