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Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call
Photo: Tomás Del Coro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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LockheedEC-130HCompassCall

Electronic Warfare / SIGINT Aircraft · United States · 1981
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LockheedEC-130HCompassCall

Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call
Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call Photo: Tomás Del Coro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Jamming / EW Power
90
Intercept Range
75
Frequency Coverage
85
Geolocation Accuracy
80
Endurance
85
Self-Protection
70
Data-Link
75
Technology
85
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
ManufacturerLockheed Corporation
CategoryElectronic Warfare / SIGINT Aircraft
In service1981
Operators1 countries
Quantity14
Data Quality83%
81
Electronic Warfare / SIGINT Aircraft MASS Rating
3/6
All-Time
Electronic Warfare / SIGINT Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Jamming / EW Power
90
Intercept Range
75
Frequency Coverage
85
Geolocation Accuracy
80
Endurance
85
Self-Protection
70
Data-Link
75
Technology
85
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the electronic warfare / sigint aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call
Prime contractor
Production
1981–
Quantity
14
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ELECTRONIC WARFARE / SIGINT AIRCRAFT
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
81
electronic warfare / sigint aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the electronic warfare / sigint aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Flight Crew13
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeAllison T56-A-15
  • Number of Engines4
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Cruise Speed482.76 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,620 m
◇Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length29.87 m
◆Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built14
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1981Production started
45
years in service
14
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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