Lockheed C-130R Japan Maritime Self Defense Force JMSDF

Japan Maritime Self Defense Force / JMSDF - Fleet Air Force
Lockheed C-130R

lockheed c-130r hercules japan maritime self defense force jmsdf atsugi air base 61 kokutai 03x

10/23

Aircraft and users:

Identified serials:

9051 / 9052 / 9053 / 9054 / 9055 / 9056

Squadron:
Air Transport Squadron 61 (第61航空隊, dairokujuuichikoukuutai)
or VC-61 or Fleet Air Squadron 61
based at Atsugi Air Base

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft. The versatile airframe has found uses in other roles, including as a gunship (AC-130), for airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol, and aerial firefighting. It is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. More than 40 variants of the Hercules, including civilian versions marketed as the Lockheed L-100, operate in more than 60 nations.

The C-130 entered service with the U.S. in 1956, followed by Australia and many other nations. During its years of service, the Hercules has participated in numerous military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations.

The C-130R and C-130T are U.S. Navy and USMC models, both equipped with underwing external fuel tanks. In both models, aircraft are equipped with Allison T56-A-16 engines.

In November 2014 Air Transport Squadron 61 (JMSDF) began to operate six former Lockheed Martin KC-130R tanker aircraft of the US Marine Corps. They were stripped of their refueling equipment and redesigned as C-130R.

Specifications (C-130H):
Crew: 5 (2 pilots, CSO/navigator, flight engineer and loadmaster)
Length: 97 ft 9 in (29.79 m)
Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (40.41 m)
Height: 38 ft 3 in (11.66 m)
Wing area: 1,745 sq ft (162.1 m2)
Empty weight: 75,800 lb (34,382 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 155,000 lb (70,307 kg)
Capacity: 42,000 lb (19,000 kg) payload
Cargo hold: length, 40 ft (12.19 m); width, 119 in (3.02 m); height, 9 ft (2.74 m).
Powerplant: 4 x Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines, 4,590 shp (3,420 kW) each
Maximum speed: 320 kn (370 mph, 590 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Cruise speed: 292 kn (336 mph, 541 km/h)
Range: 2,050 nmi (2,360 mi, 3,800 km)
Ferry range: 3,995 nmi (4,597 mi, 7,399 km)
Service ceiling: 33,000 ft (10,000 m) empty / 23,000 ft (7,000 m) with 42,000 lb (19,000 kg) payload
Rate of climb: 1,830 ft/min (9.3 m/s)
Takeoff distance: 3,586 ft (1,093 m) at 155,000 lb (70,307 kg) max gross weight; / 1,400 ft (427 m) at 80,000 lb (36,287 kg) gross weight

source: wikipedia+

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