Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules

12 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The C-130T is primarily used for logistics and personnel/cargo transport, often supporting innovative and unique missions such as aerial refueling, paratroop drops, and rapid deployment in global naval operations.

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Aircraft

C-130T Hercules C130

United States Navy grey tactical scheme

AX 5349

Registration

Airline

United States Navy

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Location

RAF Lossiemouth

LMO/EGQS

57.7052, -3.3392

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RAF Lossiemouth LMO

Airport

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Aviation History

A long-serving variant of the C-130 Hercules, adapted for US Navy logistics and transport, a key support aircraft for naval operations worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

The C-130T is less common than basic C-130H but not rare. USN's C-130T fleet is a small subset within global Hercules operations.

Record Flights

C-130s have performed numerous airdrop and support missions from Antarctica (ski-equipped) to resupply of remote air bases.

Safety & Events

C-130s have famously performed missions such as STOL carrier landings, Antarctic supply drops, and special ops insertions.

Future Outlook

Many C-130Ts remain in service but are slowly being supplemented/ replaced by the C-130J variant.

Specifications

4 × Allison T56-A-16 turboprops

Engine

40.4 m

Wingspan

29.8 m

Length

3,800 km

Range

540 km/h

Speed

Up to 92 passengers or 19,045 kg of cargo

Capacity

70,307 kg

MTOW

11.6 m

Height

Each engine produces up to 4,508 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

Typically ICAO Chapter 3, varies by specific config (~99-108 dB)

Noise

Exact model sub-variant assumed based on external details and USN markings; serial confirmation would improve accuracy.