
The C-130H Hercules, one of history's most versatile and enduring military transport aircraft, transformed tactical airlift with its ability to operate from unprepared airstrips worldwide. First flown as the YC-130 prototype on August 23, 1954, it is a high-wing four-turboprop aircraft capable of carrying 92 troops, 64 paratroopers, or 45,000 pounds of cargo. With a wingspan of 132.6 feet and length of 97.8 feet, the aircraft demonstrated exceptional short takeoff and landing performance with takeoff runs as short as 800 feet. Manufactured by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation at their Marietta, Georgia facility.
View in Encyclopedia| HEX CODE | |||||
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| Royal New Zealand Air Force | 1964 | 382-4052 | New Zealand | c87f02 | |
| Royal New Zealand Air Force | 1964 | 382-4053 | New Zealand | c87f03 | |
| Royal New Zealand Air Force | 1964 | 382-4054 | New Zealand | c87f04 | |
| Royal New Zealand Air Force | 1968 | 382C-4312 | New Zealand | c87f05 | |
| Royal New Zealand Air Force | 1968 | 382C-4313 | New Zealand | c87f06 |
NZ7001
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Year: 1964S/N: 382-4052New ZealandHex: c87f02
NZ7002
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Year: 1964S/N: 382-4053New ZealandHex: c87f03
NZ7003
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Year: 1964S/N: 382-4054New ZealandHex: c87f04
NZ7004
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Year: 1968S/N: 382C-4312New ZealandHex: c87f05
NZ7005
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Year: 1968S/N: 382C-4313New ZealandHex: c87f06