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The iconic and complex cockpit of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a mainstay of global tactical airlift operations for decades. Notable for its robust flight engineer panel and dual control yokes, as seen in this USCG example.
© R_Nelson
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Spotter's notes
Coast Guard C-130, sitting on the apron warming up waiting for the fog to lift.
The cockpit features classic analog instruments with some updated avionics, indicative of legacy C-130H variants still widely used.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
C130
Model
C-130 Hercules
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Airline
United States Air Force (presumed from patch on uniform)
Airline Code
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Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Allison T56-A-15 turboprop (most common variant)
Thrust
Approx. 4 x 4,200 shp (3133 kW)
Wingspan
40.4 meters
Length
29.8 meters
Height
11.6 meters
MTOW
70,307 kg
Range
3,800 km (with max payload)
Capacity
92 passengers (or 64 airborne troops, or 74 litter patients, or 19,000 kg cargo)
Cruise Speed
540 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3, varies by variant (typically 110-115 dB)