How much horsepower does a C-130 engine have?

4,300 horsepower

Does a C-130 have jet engines?

It’s sometimes forgotten that the C-130 was the very first U.S. airplane, other than fighters and bombers, to use turbine engines. And it was the first U.S. production turboprop plane of any kind. Turboprop engines come in two basic flavors: free turbine and single shaft.

What does the C-130 do?

The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas.

What is the landing speed of a C-130?

GPS data showed that when the C-130 crossed the runway threshold at the base, it was flying 151 knots, with the recommended landing speed for a C-130 at its loaded weight being 105 knots. Because of the excessive speed, and the fact the C-130 was at a nose-down attitude, the aircraft generated lift causing it to oscillate or “porpoise” down the runway-an up and down movement similar to how the sea mammal swims.

What are all the variants of the C-130?

Significant military variants of the C-130 include: C-130A/B/E/F/G/H/K/T Tactical airlifter basic models C-130A-II Dreamboat Early version Electronic Intelligence/Signals Intelligence (ELINT/SIGINT) aircraft C-130J Super Hercules Tactical airlifter, with new engines, avionics, and updated systems C-130B BLC

What does C stand for in C-130?

“C” stands for “Cargo”. A C-130 is a cargo plane. An AC-130 is the same cargo plane that has been modified for ground attack. They have guns mounted on the side of the aircraft.

What is fuel capacity of C130?

The C-130E/H carries 6,700 gallons of fuel in six integral wing tanks. Under each wing of the C-130E/H is an external pylon fuel tank with a capacity of 1,300 gallons. A pressure refueling point is in the aft side wheel well fairing for ground refueling.