KC-130J American Multirole Tactical Tanker

KC-130J

Multirole Fighter Aircraft

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Basic Information

Name

KC-130J American Multirole Tactical Tanker

Designation

KC-130J

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Multirole Fighter Aircraft

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin, Marietta, Ga

Date of Introduction

1999

Description

The KC-130Js assigned to U.S. Marine Corps units have more than 20,000 hours of flight in Iraq. The KC-130J is battle-tested and delivers capabilities that enables fleets around the world to keep flying. The KC-130J aerial refueling (AR) tanker is the latest in a long lineage of combat proven KC-130 Hercules tanker technologies. The new KC-130J builds on proven tanker designs while taking full advantage of tremendous technological and performance improvements inherent in the basic C-130J aircraft. Several international operators also fly the KC-130J.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 5

Engine Turboprop (4591 hp)

Max Speed 602.0 km/h

Payload Capacity 19356 kg

Variants

KC-130B Six C-130B models were modified into in-flight refueling tankers. 4 currently operating with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (all four to be upgraded to KC-130H standard), 2 with Indonesian Air Force.

KC-130F Enhanced KC-130B

KC-130H Tanker variant of C-130H

KC-130R 14 former USAF aircraft transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps. Six had refueling gear removed and were sold to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as C-130R aircraft.

KC-130T Variant from C-130H, 28 built

KC-130T-30H This is the tanker version of stretched KC-130H. The 15-ft (4.57-m) stretch is via two fuselage plugs.

System

Alternate Designation(s) KC-130J

Type Multirole Tactical Tanker

Manufacturer Lockheed Martin, Marietta, Ga.

Crew 5 (2 pilots, navigator, flight engineer, radio operator/loadmaster)

Number of Engines 4

Number of Hard Points INA

Payload Capacity 19,356 kg

Fuel Carried 13,629 liter

Fuel Hose Length 25.91 m

Fuel Transfer Rate 2,272 liters per minute

Dimensions

Length 29.79 m

Height 11.66 m

Width (Wing Span) 40.41 m

Wing Area 162.12 m sq

Ramp Opening, Length 2.77 m

Ramp Opening, Width 3.05 m

Cargo Hold, Length 12.22 m

Cargo Hold, Height 2.81 m

Cargo Hold, Width 3.30 m

Cargo Hold, Volume 129 cu m

Unloaded Weight 34,686 kg

Maximum Takeoff Weight 79,380 kg

Normal Takeoff Weight 70,310 kg

Fuel Hose Length 25.91 m

Automotive

Engine Name 4 x Allison T56-A-15

Engine Type Turboprop

Engine Power 4,591 hp each

Fuel Capacity 36,636 liters internal

Maximum Speed 602 km/h

Economy Speed 556 km/h

Stall Speed 185 km/h

Takeoff Run 1,091 m

Landing Run 518 m

Rate of Climb 579 m/min

Ceiling 10,060 m

Range with Maximum Payload 3,791 km

Range with Maximum Fuel 7,876 km

Maximum Refueling Ceiling 7,010 m

Minimum Refueling Ceiling 142 m

Protection

Stealth Properties None

Heat Signature Reduction No

Add on Armor INA

NBC Protection INA

EW Counter Measures INA

Chaffs/Flares INA

Image Sources

Notes https://www.marines.mil/Photos/igphoto/2000951367/; https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-air-to-air-military-refueling-aircraft-in-the-world; https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/dotcms/dA/4f227b992c135826bca7f9ab5239d2b6/fileAsset/KC130_Aircraft_%28A%29b0ef.jpg;

Details

Country of Origin United States

Category Fixed Wing Aircraft

Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

29.79 m

Width

40.41 m

Height

11.66 m

Weight

34686 kg

Operators (10)

United States

Israel

Brazil

Spain

Argentina

Canada

Malaysia

Morocco

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

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