MilitaryC-130H
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The C-130H is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, renowned for its ruggedness and ability to operate from austere airfields. It is widely used for troop and cargo transport, aerial refueling, and various special operations missions across numerous air forces worldwide.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 1964 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 644 km/h |
| Range | 3,800 km |
| Crew | 5 |
| Weight | 70.3 t |
History
Developed in the United States in 1964, it has seen extensive service in various military operations worldwide, including combat and humanitarian missions.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 149 | confirmed |
| United Kingdom | 3 | confirmed |
| South Korea | 5 | confirmed |
| Israel | 13 | confirmed |
| France | 13 | confirmed |
| Japan | 14 | confirmed |
| Egypt | 22 | confirmed |
| Germany | 3 | confirmed |
| Taiwan | 19 | confirmed |
| Poland | 5 | confirmed |
| Spain | 5 | confirmed |
| Ukraine | 5 | confirmed |
| Sweden | 5 | confirmed |
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