What is the Angel of Death Military?
They’ve been called Angels of Death: AC-130 gunships. The heavily armed stuff of nightmares for adversaries and the close-air support guardian angels of allies. For decades these titans of the air have dominated battlefields and provided peace of mind for service members on the ground.
Is the c130 safe?
Deadly Marine crash: C-130 has ‘very reliable’ record, expert says. The Marine Corps KC-130 refueling plane that crashed Monday killing 16 service members in Mississippi is part of a long-flying cargo aircraft-type that has shown high reliability since the 1950s, a defense expert said.
What happened to the Hercules aircraft?
The aircraft remains in good condition. After having been displayed to the public in Long Beach, California, from 1980 to 1991, it is now on display at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, United States.
Who designed the C 130 Hercules?
Lockheed Corporation
Where is the C 130 made?
Marietta
How much fuel does a c130 burn?
The C-130E/H carries 6,700 gallons of fuel in six integral wing tanks. Under each wing of the C-130E/H is an external pylon fuel tank with a capacity of 1,300 gallons….Design Features.
| Model | First Delivery | Last Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| C-130A | 1956 | Nov 1959 |
| C-130B | 1959 | Mar 1963 |
| C-130E | 1962 | Mar 1974 |
| C-130H | 1964 | In Production |
How much runway does a c130 need?
Landing a C-130 at the ranges and payloads discussed earlier requires a runway length of at least 5,000 feet and a runway width of at least 80 feet. At these runway lengths and widths, the C-130 landing weight could be 155,000 pounds. Landings on shorter or narrower runways would require an assault landing.
What is the landing speed of a C-130?
GPS data showed that when the C-130 crossed the runway threshold at the base, it was flying 151 knots, with the recommended landing speed for a C-130 at its loaded weight being 105 knots.
How fast does a cargo plane go to take off?
roughly 160 to 180 MPH
How many C-130 Hercules are there in India?
The Indian Air Force currently operates a fleet of five C-130J-30s. India has placed order for additional six C-130J-30s Super Hercules aircraft. “From the highest landing strip in the world to austere runways almost destroyed by natural disasters, the C-130J goes where other airlifters can’t, won’t or don’t go.
What does AC 130 weigh?
34,400 kg
How many troops can a c17 carry?
C-17 Technical Specifications
| Wing Span | 51.74 m (169.8 ft.) |
|---|---|
| Payload Options | 18 x 463L pallets 188 Passengers (9 seat pallets + sidewall seats) 102 Paratroopers + 8 Equipment Bundles 3 x Combat-ready Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles 1 x M-1 Main Battle Tank 2 x UH-60 Utility Helicopters |