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Lockheed GC-130B 'Hercules'

Description
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-130
  Designation:GC-130
  Version:B
  Nickname:Hercules
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Status:Permanently Grounded
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Specifications
  Length: 97' 9" 29.7 m
  Height:38' 3" 11.6 m
  Wingspan: 132' 7" 40.4 m
  Wingarea: 1,745.0 sq ft 162.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 72,892 lb 33,057 kg
  Gross Weight: 175,000 lb 79,365 kg
  Max Weight: 135,000 lb 61,224 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Allison T56-A-7
  Horsepower (each): 4050

Performance
  Range: 2,090 miles 3,365 km
  Cruise Speed: 328 mph 528 km/h 285 kt
  Max Speed: 384 mph 618 km/h 334 kt
  Climb: 2,570 ft/min 783 m/min
  Ceiling: 41,300 ft 12,588 m