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Description
| Notes: Navy version of C-130E with different engines, communications/navigation equipment, and cold weather modifications, such as skis. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed | |
| Base model: | C-130 | |
| Designation: | LC-130 | |
| Version: | R | |
| Nickname: | Hercules | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
| Modified Mission: | Winterized | |
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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: | 78,490 lb | 35,596 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 175,000 lb | 79,365 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | Allison T56-A-15 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 4508 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,090 miles | 3,365 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 328 mph | 528 km/h | 285 kt |
| Max Speed: | 370 mph | 595 km/h | 321 kt |
| Climb: | 2,570 ft/min | 783 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 41,300 ft | 12,588 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USN | VXE-6 | Point Mugu | CA |
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