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C-130B/E/H/L-100

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C-130B/E/H/L-100

The Lockheed L-100 Hercules is the civilian variant of the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft made by the Lockheed Corporation. Its first flight occurred in 1964. Longer L-100-20 and L-100-30 versions were developed; despite this, L-100 production ended in 1992 with 114 aircraft delivered. An updated variant of the model, LM-100J, completed its first flight in Marietta, Georgia on 25 May 2017, and started mass production in 2019. L-100 and LM-100J aircraft can be distinguished from the C-130 and C-130J military versions by the absence of side and forward windows underneath the main windshield.

Specifications

TypeTransport Aircraft
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Introduced1959
StatusIn service
Crew3
Speed570 km/h
Ceiling7,000 m
Weight70.3 t
Length34.35 m
Wingspan40.4 m

History

Originating in the United States with the B model's introduction in 1959, this series has been a workhorse for military and civilian logistics across countless global operations.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Pakistan23confirmed

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