How much does an Air Force C-130 cost?
US$14 million
The current cost per aircraft is US$14 million although Boeing expects that this price will drop to US$7 million for the 69th aircraft.
Are C-130 still being built?
The Air Force issued its original design specification in 1951, yet the remarkable C-130 remains in production.
How many C-130 Hercules does the US have?
100 C-130 Hercules
North America The United States leads the pack with nearly 100 C-130 Hercules aircraft. The C130s are used for rescue missions, for training, logistics operations, refuelers, special ops and a few others. Here is the breakdown: United States Air Force operates 54.
Can a civilian buy AC-130?
The Super Hercules is finally available to the public. Like the legendary “legacy” C-130 Hercules series of ridiculously versatile military cargo haulers that was offered in civilian form under the L-100 designation, the C-130J Super Hercules now has a civilian variant of its own—the LM-100J.
How long can AC-130 fly without refueling?
The C-130J was designed with the internal piping required for aerial refueling, but there are no current plans to field an aerial refueling capability. Range and Payload; General: The C-130E/H has a maximum range of 2,800 nautical miles, carrying no payload.
Can you purchase a c130?
Can you purchase AC-130?
How many G’s can AC-130 pull?
The C-130 slammed down on the runway at 3.62 Gs and at a sink rate of 834 feet per minute, well above the aircraft’s limits of 2.0 Gs and 540 feet per minute.
Does the Navy fly C 130s?
The C-130J aircraft is used as a flight demonstration aircraft. Officially a Navy aircraft, it is flown and maintained by a U.S. Marine Corp crew as part of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron.
Can a c130 carry a tank?
Well, certainly yes. The C-130 Hercules Aircraft is loaded with cargo, troops, and tanks.
How many C-130 do the RAF have?
MoD figures suggest that there are 24 C-130J in service. Latest reports suggest that the C-130J will be retired in 2022.
What will replace the RAF C-130?
The move is a huge U-turn by defence chiefs who in 2019 said the C-130J would remain in service until 2035 as no other aircraft could perform its high-risk role. The RAF will then use its 20 Airbus A400M Atlas airlifters instead.