How fast does AC-130 have to go to take off?

The Air Force Research Laboratory funded Lockheed Martin and Boeing demonstrators for the Speed Agile concept, which had the goal of making a STOL aircraft that can take off and land at speeds as low as 70 kn (130 km/h; 81 mph) on airfields less than 2,000 ft (610 m) long and cruise at Mach 0.8-plus.

Can AC-130 take off from a carrier?

Although the program didn’t ultimately result in C-130s operating off of American carriers, it did prove it was possible. In testing, the C-130s completed 29 touch-and-go landings and an additional 21 unarrested full-stop landings aboard carriers.

How much does a c130j cost?

The standard C-130J had a flyaway cost of US$62 million in 2008. In mid-June 2008, the United States Air Force awarded a $470 million contract to Lockheed Martin for six modified KC-130J aircraft for use by the Air Force and Special Operations Command.

Is C-130 still in production?

The Air Force issued its original design specification in 1951, yet the remarkable C-130 remains in production.

How much runway does a C-130 need to take off and land?

The runway required for a fully loaded Hercules (155,000 lb) at sea level with zero wind and a temperature of 15C is 6,300 ft. At the same temperature, the Hercules would require 8,400 ft of runway and would be weight-limited to 145,000 lb when taking off from an airport elevation of 6,000 ft.

How short can a c130 take off?

The takeoff distance at 155,000 lb is 3,127 feet for the J model versus 3,586 feet for the H model. The H model can take off in 1,400 feet at 80,000 lb (probably closer to the weight in demonstrations), so the J model can probably do even better. you forgot one that’s very important during demonstrations: weight.

Can a Hercules take off from an aircraft carrier?

From the accumulated test data, the Navy concluded that with the C-130 Hercules, it would be possible to lift 25,000 pounds of cargo 2,500 miles and land it on a carrier. Even so, the idea was considered a bit too risky for the C-130 and the Navy elected to use a smaller COD aircraft.

Can I buy a C-130?

The Super Hercules is finally available to the public. Like the legendary “legacy” C-130 Hercules series of ridiculously versatile military cargo haulers that was offered in civilian form under the L-100 designation, the C-130J Super Hercules now has a civilian variant of its own—the LM-100J.

How much does it cost to rent a c130?

C-130J Super Hercules — $6,651.

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Why is the C-130 so popular?

First, it was conceived as a rugged, versatile airlifter that could meet the transport needs of diverse users by landing almost anywhere with 20 tons of cargo. Second, the Air Force and Lockheed continuously invested in new technology to improve the plane’s performance for six straight decades.

Can a civilian buy a c130?

Could the C-130 Hercules become an amphibious special forces aircraft?

The U.S. military is once again looking at the potential of an amphibious C-130 Hercules variant to operate from littoral areas in support of special operations forces.

Could an amphibious C-130 replace the MC-130 Commando II?

An amphibious C-130 could potentially perform a wider array of missions beyond those of the standard MC-130J, as well, and Kuebler said he “would not make that assumption” when asked if the MAC aircraft would have the exact same mission set as the Commando II.

Is this an MC-130J Commando II multi-mission combat transport?

The project, which in its early stages, has yielded an artist’s concept of an MC-130J Commando II multi-mission combat transport fitted with large underslung floats mounted on the fuselage.

What is the MC-130J?

The MC-130J is the latest Air Force special operations version of the Hercules, intended to penetrate into denied areas to insert, extract, or resupply special operations forces, as well as refuel helicopters and tilt-rotor aircraft.