Under the Microscope: C-130 "Hercules" B/H

PAF's C-130, courtesy of the Philippine Department of National Defense

Overview: The C-130 is a global airlift that, according to the U.S. Air Force's website, "is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas."

Cost: P1.7 billion in 2011 (Upgraded C-130H) (2)

Inventory: 1 operational, 7 stored as of October 2011 (2)

Specifications:
Power Plant	4 Allison T56-A-15 Turboprops	4,591 shp
Speed	366 mph / 318 ktas / Mach 0.52
Ceiling	23,000 ft with 42,000 lbs / 20,227 kg
Maximum Load	6 pallets or 74 litters or
	16 CDS bundles or
	92 combat troops or
	64 paratroopers
Maximum Take-off Weight	155,000 lb / 69,750 kg
Maximum Payload	42,000 lb / 19,090 kg
Maximum Cruise Speed	335 ktas / 660 km / hr
Landing / take-off roll	1,500 ft / 457 km
Range at Maximum Normal Payload	1,208 mi. / 1,050 n. mi.
Range with 35,000 lbs Payload	1,496 mi. / 1,300 n. mi.
Length	97 ft 9 in / 29.3 m
Height	38 ft 10 in / 11.9 m
Wingspan	132 ft 7 in / 40.38 m
Horizontal tail spain	52 ft 8 in / 6.05 m
Cargo Compartment	40 ft / 12.31 m

Sources:
(1) C-130 Specs

(2) Internal Documents