Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
WC-130B Hercules
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Base AirframeC-130 Hercules
- Mission TypeWeather reconnaissance
- Service Entry Year1962
- Flight Crew5
- Mission Crew1
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeAllison T56-A-15 turboprop
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed540 km/h
- Service Ceiling8,534 m
- Range3,200 km
- Endurance12
- On-Station Time12
◇Mission Systems2MOD.2
- Primary Sensor / RadarDropsonde system
- Operator Consoles5
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)1MOD.1
- Weapons Payload0 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length29.79 m
- Wingspan39.74 m
- Max Takeoff Weight70,307 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Operators10
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1962
- Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1962Production started
64
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
67INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT12EARLY COLD WAR · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT1580UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS14PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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