Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop aircraft that serves as the main tactical airlifter for military forces worldwide. Capable of landing and taking off from short or unprepared runways, it was designed as a troop transport and cargo aircraft, but is now also used for a wide variety of other roles, including airborne assault, weather reconnaissance, aerial refuelling, aerial firefighting and MEDEVAC. More than 40 different models of the Hercules - including several gunships - are used by more than 50 nations.

The C-130 family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history. During more than 50 years of service, the family has established a solid record of reliability and durability, participating in military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Specification 
 CREW4-5
 PASSENGERS92
 ENGINE4 x turbo-prop Allison T-56-A-15, 3085kW
 WEIGHTS
  Take-off weight79380 kg175004 lb
  Empty weight32800 kg72312 lb
 DIMENSIONS
  Wingspan40.4 m133 ft 7 in
  Length29.8 m98 ft 9 in
  Height11.7 m38 ft 5 in
  Wing area162.1 m21744.83 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
  Max. speed587 km/h365 mph
  Ceiling6900 m22650 ft
  Range w/max.fuel7900 km4909 miles
  Range w/max payload5800 km3604 miles

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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T.R.Manurung, e-mail, 15.12.2010 14:40

I'm looking to purchase four Lockheed Hercules C-130H Must be later than year 1990 series, either C-130H or C-130J. Used or refurbished.
Cell phone:+6281310308100

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Carrie Ann Cleveland, e-mail, 14.12.2010 21:59

Hi,

I'm Looking to purchase five Lockheed Hercules C-130H cargo planes. Must be later than year 1980 series, either C-130H or C-130J. Used or refurbished. Budget is up to USD8M per plane pending valuation report and final negotiations after test flight. Need to execute order before year end.

Cheers,
Carrie Ann

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Earl Pribble, e-mail, 30.11.2010 17:30

I was privileged to work on, crew, and then fly the C-130 B & then the E. I ended up as a Flight Engineer and retired in Mar 1974. I believe the Herc was /is the best aircraft ever built. My last flight in Viet Nam, we were actually making drops in Cambodia, to a group of 'friendly forces' in a school yard. They were out of ammo & medical supplies. We went in AT 500' as a two ship formation--I was in the second ship. The first aircraft took only 3 hits. We took 11. But the Herc got us out and we made it back home. As I said, BEST BIRD EVER MADE.

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Ricardo Mirabal, e-mail, 19.11.2010 17:13

Parts, whole lot of parts for C-130 at discount prices,preferred
to sell complete lot, I could send you the inventory if
you send me your email.

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Stephen, e-mail, 08.11.2010 19:22

I am looking for 4 C-130H, low hrs, please contact me at 210-557-6357, 1987 to 1991

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Joe Lewand, e-mail, 06.11.2010 07:17

I was stationed with VMGR-152 out of Okinawa /DaNang 74-75. We were involved with the NamPen evac and saigon evac. anyone still around give me a shout.
I was the Operations Chief and Load assistant on the ground .

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JERREL DAVIS, e-mail, 05.11.2010 03:12

Crew Chief on C-130`s For 12yrs. USAF. A great acft. that can do it all from Thash Hauler to Gunship and anything in Between.

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Chuck Galbach, e-mail, 30.10.2010 15:27

Flew the A & H models in the Reserves. Great airplane. Lots of good memories. Retired Lt. Col.
PS - Really enjoyed reviewing this site - except, someone needs to clean out & stop the spam comments. Is there a moderator or site owner that can do this?

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Tony Cross, e-mail, 20.10.2010 13:33

WE HAVE A LARGE INVENTORY OF EX UKMoD SPARES. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MASL-UK.COM OR REQUEST A QUOTE THROUGH tony@masl-uk.com. MINIMUM ORDER VALUE $250.00.

Thank you.

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Fred Potter, e-mail, 07.10.2010 01:22

I have serious buyers for three (3) C130-H models, looking for low airtime and models produced 1999 /2000 Please contact me thru e-mail and I will respond with additional contact info. This is a serious request.

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Kiril, e-mail, 30.09.2010 17:52

I am able to offer C-130H and L-100 for sale. Contact me for more information.
E-mail: chochkov@aero-x.eu

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Ritchey Graevell, e-mail, 28.09.2010 02:01

WORKED ON HERCS MOST OF MILITARY.A.D.D-6,E, P.H,Ns.FROM VEIT NAM TO KANSAS TO ALASKA.GREAT BIRD TO FLY ON OR WORK ON.RELIABLE,AND VERY FORGIVING.

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amjed, e-mail, 25.09.2010 14:00

alwys has a problems

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Kent Goldsmith, e-mail, 16.09.2010 22:35

My first operational aircraft out of pilot tng was the C-130D (Ski) and C-130A in the 61st TCS (Green Hornets) out of Sewart AFB TN. Great aircraft and later transitioned into the B model (The 'sports car' of C-130s) prior to transfer to Evreux AB France and back into A models. Truly a great aircraft!

Major USAF Retired

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sukigetz, e-mail, 15.09.2010 07:53

i need c-130's H, please contact me, i'm in mexico city

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Roger Greuel, e-mail, 08.09.2010 07:12

We were on a mission we were told flying up and down the west German /East German border back in 1969 testing a new ground based radar they said and we flew this for 6 hours at 30,000 feet and I have pictures of the instruments at that altitude and 1000 pounds fuel on each engine burn C130E. I always believed we were put up there as bait as the Migs on the other side came up to look us over to find out why we were there at that altitude.

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Bob Swift, e-mail, 02.08.2010 16:48

How do these phony money scams get on this site. Isn't there a webmaster to protect everyone from these scams?

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Kiril, e-mail, 14.06.2010 09:01

A number of C-130s available for sale. Contact me for more information: chochkov@aero-x.eu

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Russell Marino, e-mail, 13.08.2010 06:42

I had the honor of flying the mighty Herc from August of 1971 through 1979 on active and reserve status in the USAF. Stationed at Little Rock AFB, TDY to CCK in Taiwan and Saigon during the war and for 7 years out of Alvin Calendar Field in Belle Chase, LA. Great memories, great flight crews and an incredible aircraft capable of almost any mission to almost any place. Proud to be a part of its history especially for the A, B and E models which I flew. God bless you other brothers of the sky who have experienced the joy of the Herc.

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Victor Valdez, e-mail, 27.05.2010 02:20

I represent a Company in Mexico looking to buy for 2 C130H year 1985 or newer both.

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