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Mission

USN--Multi-role high wing, long-range, land-based tactical aircraft provides logistic support to fleet operating forces.
USMC –Multi-role, medium sized fixed wing tactical aircraft designed to replace the KC-130F&R&T aircraft.

Description

The military Hercules program provides for transport of personnel and cargo within a theater of operations for the U.S. Navy (USN) and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The USN/USMC C-130 program consists of three variants of a highly common fixed wing aircraft with a single objective the KC-130J. The program continues to modernize the combat air delivery force encompassing aerial and rapid ground refueling, upgraded avionics and a night vision system. The modernized USN/USMC versions of the C-130 aircraft improve readiness, capability and survivability while reducing maintenance and operating costs.

Specifications

C-130T

Primary Function: Tactical passenger and cargo airlift.
Date Deployed: 1991
Propulsion: Four Allison T-56-A-16 engines.
Length: 97 feet 9 inches (29.3 meters).
Wingspan: 132 feet 7 inches (39.7 meters).
Height: (Tail Height) 38 feet 3 inches (11.4 meters).
Weight: Max. gross, take-off: 155,000 pounds (69,750 kg).
Airspeed: 318 knots.
Ceiling: 25,600 feet.
Range: 2,350 nautical miles.
Crew: Four.
Prime Contractors:  Lockheed Martin, GE Aviation Systems

KC-130T

Primary Function: Aerial refueling, tactical passenger and cargo airlift.
Date Deployed: 1983.
Propulsion: Four Allison TA-56-A-16 engines.
Length: 97 feet 9 inches (29.3 meters).
Wingspan: 132 feet 7 inches (39.7 meters).
Height: (Tail Height) 38 feet 3 inches (11.4 meters).
Weight: Max. gross, take-off: 155,000 pounds (69,750 kg).
Airspeed: 318 knots.
Ceiling: 25,600 feet.
Range: 3,132 nautical miles.
Crew: 6.
Prime Contractors:  Lockheed Martin, GE Aviation Systems, Sargent Fletcher, Inc.

KC-130J

Primary Function: Aerial refueling, tactical passenger and cargo airlift.
Date Deployed: 2000.
Propulsion: Four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops.
Length: 97 feet 9 inches (29.3 meters).
Wingspan: 132 feet 7 inches (39.7 meters).
Height: (Tail Height) 38 feet 3 inches (11.4 meters).
Weight: Max. gross, take-off: 155,000 pounds (69,750 kg).
Ceiling: 29,800 feet.
Range: 3,548 nautical miles.
Crew: 3
Prime Contractors:  Lockheed Martin, GE Aviation Systems, Rolls Royce Corporation, Sargent Fletcher, Inc.

Program Status

C-130T

Production Phase: Operational
Inventory: 18
Initial Operational Capability Date: 1991

KC-130T

Production Phase: Operational
Inventory: 28
Initial Operational Capability Date: 1983

KC-130J

ACAT: ACAT I Program
Production Phase: In Production
Inventory: 34
Projected Inventory: 79
Initial Operational Capability Date: 2005
Projected Full Capability Date: 2012