Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules
Category
Country
Production
1964–1992
Quantity
114
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
98
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1964
- Service Entry Year1965
- Crew3
- Passengers50
- Primary RoleCargo transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeAllison 501-D22A turboprop
- Number of Engines4
- Engine Power (each)3,430 kW
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed571 km/h
- Cruise Speed540 km/h
- Service Ceiling10,060 m
- Range2,400 km
- Ferry Range7,600 km
- Rate of Climb9.65 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Fuselage Length34.4 m
- Height11.66 m
- Empty Weight35,560 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight70,310 kg
- Useful Load34,750 kg
- Cabin Volume127.4
◆Armament & Mission2MOD.2
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload23,100 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built114
- Variants5
⬢Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1964
- Production End1992
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1964Production started
- 1992Production ended
62
years in service
28
years in production
114
units produced
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory11country · 36units
36active
06 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
16UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS6COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS235UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📚 Sources