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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Category
Country
Production
1964–1992
Quantity
114
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1964
- Service Entry Year1965
- Crew5
- Primary RoleCivilian cargo aircraft
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypeAllison 501-D22A
- Number of Engines4
- Power (each, turboprop)4,591 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed540.691 km/h
- Top Speed569.657 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,010.4 m
- Maximum Range3,800 km
- Range with Max Payload2,000 km
- Takeoff Run1,000 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity6MOD.6
- Maximum Payload19,000 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume120.5
- Troop Capacity92
- Paratroop Capacity64
- Pallet Positions8
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length34.138 m
- Wingspan40.234 m
- Height11.582 m
- Empty Weight35,262.864 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight70,308 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built219
- Variants3
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1964
- Production End1992
- Operational StatusIn service for cargo transport
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1959Sale: United States (12 units)
- 1962Sale: United States (6 units)
- 1964Production started
- 1992Production ended
62
years in service
28
years in production
114
units produced
4
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
Lockheed L-100 HerculesSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 |  United States | 6 | — | — |
| 1959 | United States | 12 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
113TACTICAL TRANSPORTS23COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1222UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS144PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A hinged rear fuselage section on military transport aircraft that lowers to enable direct loading/unloading of cargo or vehicles from the aircraft's tail.
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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