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USAF Armament Museum, Eglin AFB Florida
Lockheed AC-130A 'Hercules' SN: 53-3129

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Description
Notes: C-130A modified as gunship.
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-130
  Designation:AC-130
  Version:A
  Nickname:Hercules
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Tactical support
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:53-3129
  Location:USAF Armament Museum, Eglin AFB Florida

Specifications
  Length: 97' 8" 29.7 m
  Height:38' 5" 11.7 m
  Wingspan: 132' 6" 40.3 m
  Wingarea: 1,745.5 sq ft 162.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 59,328 lb 26,906 kg
  Gross Weight: 108,000 lb 48,979 kg
  Max Weight: 124,200 lb 56,326 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Allison T56-A-11
  Horsepower (each): 4050

Performance
  Range: 2,090 miles 3,365 km
  Cruise Speed: 328 mph 528 km/h 285 kt
  Max Speed: 383 mph 616 km/h 332 kt
  Climb: 2,570 ft/min 783 m/min
  Ceiling: 41,300 ft 12,588 m