Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Beginning in May 2007, the WC-130J will be equipped with the Stepped-Frequency Microwave Radiometer, which continuously measures the surface winds and rainfall rates below the aircraft.

WC-130J 99-5309 of the 53rd WRS

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The WC-130J provides data vital to tropical cyclone forecasting. The WC-130J usually penetrates hurricanes at an altitude of approximately 10,000 ft (3,048 m) to collect meteorological data in the vortex, or eye, of the storm.

The aircraft normally flies a radius of about 100 mi (161 km) from the vortex to collect detailed data about the structure of the tropical cyclone.

The information collected makes possible advance warning of hurricanes and increases the accuracy of hurricane predictions and warnings by as much as 30%.
Collected data are relayed directly to the National Hurricane Center, in Miami, Fla., a Department of Commerce weather agency that tracks hurricanes and provides warning service in the Atlantic area.

Specifications

General characteristics

* Crew: Five; pilot, co-pilot, navigator, aerial reconnaissance weather officer and loadmaster
* Length: 97 ft 9 in (29.3 m)
* Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (39.7 m)
* Height: 38 ft 10 in (11.9 m)
* Wing area: ft² (m²)
* Empty weight: lb (kg)
* Max takeoff weight: 155,000 lb (69,750 kg)
* Powerplant: 4× Four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops Dowty R391,6-Blade All Composite Propellers, 4,700 shp (3,505 kW) each

Performance

* Maximum speed: 417 mph/362 kn (Mach 0.59) at 22,000 ft (6,706 m) (671 km/h)
* Range: 2,071 mi (1,800 nmi) (3,700 nmi, 6,852 km)
* Service ceiling: 28,000 ft with 42,000 lb payload (8,615 m with 19,090 kg payload)

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WC-130 B

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EC-130J

Commando Solo variant for the Air Force Special Operations Command operated by the Pennsylvania Air National Guard

EC-130 J Commando Solo

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HC-130J

Long range patrol and air-sea rescue variant for the United States Coast Guard

CC-130J Hercules

Canadian Forces designation for the C-130J

Hercules C4


Royal Air Force designation for the C-130J-30

Hercules C5

Royal Air Force designation for the C-130J

Specifications (C-130J)

Specifications for are for basic J-model; data for C-130J-30 noted.

Data from USAF C-130 Hercules fact sheet, International Directory of Military Aircraft, Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft

General characteristics

* Crew: 3 (two pilots, and one loadmaster are minimum crew)
* Capacity: :* 92 passengers (128 for C-130J-30) or

* 64 airborne troops (92 for C-130J-30) or
* 6 pallets (8 pallets for C-130J-30) or
* 74 litter patients with 2 medical personnel (97 litters for C-130J-30)
* 2–3 HMMWVs or an M113 armored personnel carrier

* Payload: 42,000 lb (19,090 kg) ; for C-130J-30: 44,000 lb/ 19,900 kg
* Length: 97 ft 9 in, 29.79 m (for C-130J-30: 112 ft, 9 in, 34.69 m)
* Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (40.41 m)
* Height: 38 ft 10 in (11.84 m)
* Wing area: 1,745 ft² (162.1 m²)
* Empty weight: 75,562 lb (34,274 kg)
* Useful load: 72,000 lb (33,000 kg)
* Max takeoff weight: up to 175,000 lb (79,378 kg); normal 155,000 lb (70,305 kg)
* Powerplant: 4× Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprop, 4,637 shp (3,458 kW)) each
* Propellers: Dowty R391 6-blade composite propeller, 1 per engine

Performance

* Maximum speed: 362 knots (417 mph, 671 km/h)
* Cruise speed: 348 kn (400 mph, 643 km/h)
* Range: 2,835 nmi (3,262 mi, 5,250 km)
* Service ceiling: 28,000 ft (8,615 m) with 42,000 pounds (19,090 kilograms) payload
* Takeoff distance: 3,127 ft (953 m) at 155,000 lb (70,300 kg) gross weight