A rare Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules of Lynden Air Cargo, captured taxiing for departure – a civilian legend of rugged transport.
© R_Nelson
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Spotter's notes
The Lockheed L-100 is the commercial version of the C-130 Hercules; Lynden Air Cargo operates one of the largest remaining L-100 fleets. The aircraft in this image appears to be N401LC, a prominent frame in Alaska and Pacific operations.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N401LC
ICAO Type
L100
Model
L-100-30 Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed
Airline
Lynden Air Cargo
Airline Code
LYC / L2
Livery
Lynden Air Cargo
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Allison 501-D22A turboprop
Thrust
4,591 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine
Wingspan
40.41 m
Length
34.37 m
Height
11.66 m
MTOW
70,307 kg
Range
3,800 km
Capacity
19,000 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
540 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3, typically 87-92 dB takeoff