What does C-130 mean in military?
What does C-130 mean in military?
The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of ground attack weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire-control systems.
Which type of aircraft is C-130?
Military transport aircraft
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin)….Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
| C-130 Hercules | |
|---|---|
| A USAF C-130E | |
| Role | Military transport aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Corporation Lockheed Martin |
How many C-130 does the RAF have?
MoD figures suggest that there are 24 C-130J in service. Latest reports suggest that the C-130J will be retired in 2022.
How many feet does a C-130 need to land?
Whatever you call it, any non-extended C-130 can takeoff and land within 3,000 feet under military specifications and unprepared fields.
What can a C-130 carry?
As a tactical transport, the Hercules can carry 92 ground troops or 64 paratroopers and equipment. It can also be configured as a medical evacuation platform capable of carrying 74 patients on stretchers and their attendants. Length: 97 feet 9 inches (29.3 meters).
Can a C-130 land on an aircraft carrier?
The test revealed that the C-130 could lift 25,000 pounds (12.5 tons) of cargo and transport it 2,500 miles and land safely on the carrier, according to the video below.
What is RAF Lyneham used for now?
The final Hercules left Lyneham on 1 July 2011. Daily flying operations ceased on 30 September 2011. The site is now known as Ministry of Defence Lyneham (or MoD Lyneham) and is home to the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering (DSEME).
Is the AC-130 obsolete?
Unfortunately, Spirit 03 was not the last AC-130 crash. While the Spectre gunships were retired in 2015, subsequent AC-130 models such as the Spooky, Stinger II, and Ghostrider continue to apply the same lessons learned after Spirit 03 went down.
What can shoot down a AC-130?
The AC-130U was armed with a 25mm Gatling-gun (capable of firing 1800 rounds per minute), a single-barrel, rapid-fire 40mm Bofors cannon, and a 105mm Howitzer.
What is the maximum range of a C-130?
Characteristics:
| Ceiling | 26,000 feet (8,000 meters) with 44,500 pounds (20,227 kilograms) payload |
|---|---|
| Maximum Allowable Payload | 44,000 pounds (19,958 kilograms) |
| Range at Maximum Normal Payload | 2,417 miles (2,100 nautical miles) |
| Range with 40,000 pounds of Payload | 2,390 nm/4,425 km |
