What category is a C-130?
Sophia Carter
Updated on March 23, 2026
What category is a C-130?
Category:Lockheed C-130 Hercules
| 1954 airlifter family by Lockheed | |
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| Instance of | aircraft family |
| Subclass of | land-based airlifter monoplane |
| Country of origin | United States of America |
How many types of C-130 are there?
To date, more than 2,500 C-130s have been ordered and/or delivered to 63 nations around the world. Seventy countries operate C-130s, which have been produced in more than 70 different variants.
What does the M in MC 130 mean?
Multimission Combat Transport & Special Ops Tanker The MC-130J Commando II multimission combat transport/special operations tanker, assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), delivers increased combat performance to the warfighter with its more powerful engines and unique features.
What can a C-130 carry?
C-130H: 23,000 feet (7,077 meters) with 42,000 pounds (19,090 kilograms) payload. Maximum Load: C-130E/H/J: 6 pallets or 72 litters or 16 CDS bundles or 90 combat troops or 64 paratroopers, or a combination of any of these up to the cargo compartment capacity or maximum allowable weight.
Can a C-130 carry an Abrams?
It has a maximum payload capacity of 130 t. It can carry two M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks, or 7-10 8×8 armored vehicles (Stryker or LAV-25), or 16 HMMWVs. These transport aircraft are operated by US Air Mobility Command, Air Force Reserve Command, Air National Guard units.
Can a c130 carry an Abrams?
How high can a c130 fly?
26,000 feet high
The aircraft can fly up to 26,000 feet high with a 44,500 pound payload.
How long can a c130 fly without refueling?
The plane’s extreme range—it can travel 7,000 miles without refueling—means it often carries multiple crews and has provisions for up to 15 relief crew members.
