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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 LC-130 Hercules
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1956–
Quantity
10
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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 Flight1956
- Service Entry Year1959
- Crew5
- Primary Roleski-equipped military transport aircraft
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeAllison T56-A-15 turboprop
- Number of Engines4
- Thrust (each)4,500
- Power (each, turboprop)3,430 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Cruise Speed540 km/h
- Top Speed592 km/h
- Service Ceiling9,144 m
- Maximum Range7,876 km
- Range with Max Payload3,700 km
- Takeoff Run1,090 m
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity6MOD.6
- Maximum Payload19,686 kg
- Cargo Hold Volume127.4
- Troop Capacity92
- Paratroop Capacity64
- Pallet Positions6
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length29.79 m
- Wingspan39.7 m
- Height11.66 m
- Empty Weight34,170 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight70,307 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built10
- Operators1
- Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1956
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1956Production started
70
years in service
10
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
9TACTICAL TRANSPORTS4EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS235UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS61PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capable of receiving fuel from another aircraft while in flight, extending its operational range and endurance.
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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