McDonnell Douglas C-130R Hercules

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft fixed-wing aircraft
high-wing
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:capacity up to 92 passengers
gptkbp:constructionMaterial monocoque
gptkbp:crew 2 pilots
simulator training available
gptkbp:design twin-engine turboprop
gptkbp:design_feature short takeoff and landing capability
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_AE_2100D3
4
gptkbp:engineType turboprop
gptkbp:firstFlight 1954
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,500 US gallons
gptkbp:global_presence operated in over 70 countries
gptkbp:height 11.76 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label McDonnell Douglas C-130R Hercules
gptkbp:introduced 1960
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 29.79 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas
gptkbp:maximum_speed 336 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 70,307 lb
gptkbp:missions gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
disaster relief missions
humanitarian aid missions
gptkbp:modifications various avionics upgrades
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Hercules
gptkbp:operational_status active in many air forces
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,500 nautical miles
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 45,000 lb
rear ramp for easy loading
gptkbp:passengerCapacity ramp door
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:produces over 2,500 units
gptkbp:propulsion six-blade
gptkbp:range 2,400 nautical miles
gptkbp:retired still in service
gptkbp:role medical evacuation
airlift
search and rescue
firefighting
aerial refueling
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally good
gptkbp:service_ceiling 28,000 ft
gptkbp:serviceHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:serviceType 1960s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_C-130J_Super_Hercules
gptkbp:surrounding_area 1,745 ft²
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkbp:wingspan 40.4 m