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Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a tactical airlifter originating in United States. The cited manufacturer or builder is Lockheed Corporation Lockheed Martin.
United StatesLockheed C-130 Hercules
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Howard Blair · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · ModifiedTactical airlifter
United States
Lockheed Corporation Lockheed Martin
In service
United States Air Force United States Navy United States Coast Guard United States Marine Corps
2,700+ (as of June 2024)
1954–present
December 1956
August 23, 1954 ( 1954-08-23 )
Lockheed AC-130 Lockheed DC-130 Lockheed EC-130 Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call Lockheed HC-130 Lockheed Martin KC-130 Lockheed LC-130 Lockheed MC-130 Lockheed RC-130 Lockheed WC-130 Lockheed L-100 Hercules Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
5 (2 pilots, CSO/navigator , flight engineer and loadmaster )
42,000 lb (19,000 kg) payload C-130E/H/J cargo hold: length, 40 ft (12.19 m); width, 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m); height, 9 ft (2.74 m). Rear ramp: length, 123 in (3.12 m); width, 119 in (3.02 m) C-130J-30 cargo hold: length, 55 ft (16.76 m); width, 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m); height, 9 ft (2.74 m). Rear ramp: length, 123 inches (3.12 m); width, 119 in (3.02 m) 92 passengers or 64 airborne troops or 74 litter patients with 5 medical crew or 6 pallets or 2–3 Humvees or 2 M113 armored personnel carriers 1 CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
97 ft 9 in (29.79 m)
132 ft 7 in (40.41 m)
38 ft 3 in (11.66 m)
1,745 sq ft (162.1 m 2 )
75,800 lb (34,382 kg)
155,000 lb (70,307 kg)
4 × Allison T56 -A-15 turboprop engines, 4,590 shp (3,420 kW) each
320 kn (370 mph, 590 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
292 kn (336 mph, 541 km/h)
2,050 nmi (2,360 mi, 3,800 km)
3,995 nmi (4,597 mi, 7,399 km)
33,000 ft (10,000 m) empty
1,830 ft/min (9.3 m/s)
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Botswana
Cameroon
Canada
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Ethiopia
France
Gabon
Germany
Greece
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kuwait
Liberia
Libya
Malaysia
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sweden
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
Zambia
Afghanistan
Angola
Belgium
Brazil
Honduras
Rhodesia
South Vietnam
Spain
root: NACA 64A318 ; tip: NACA 64A412
4-bladed Hamilton Standard 54H60 constant-speed fully feathering reversible propellers, 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) diameter
3,586 ft (1,093 m) at 155,000 lb (70,307 kg) max gross weight;
C-130 Hercules
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 29.79 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 29.79 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 29.79 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 29.79 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Lockheed C-130 Hercules equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
AlgeriaNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Military transport", 2 rows summed. The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
ArgentinaNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Transport". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
Australia
AustriaReported count for Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Country-wide list; no individual service specified. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 3. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited publication year. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
BangladeshReported count for Lockheed C-130 Hercules · C-130B. Service scope: Bangladesh Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 3. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2026), not the article revision. 2026 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
BelgiumNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Transport". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
BoliviaNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Transport". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
BotswanaDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
CameroonDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
CanadaJanuary 2026 reported holdings of CC-130J/H HERCULES. CC-130H only; excludes the separately reported CC-130J fleet. The overview does not separate active, stored or maintenance status; this is not a readiness or deployable-strength count.
Central African RepublicNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Army". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
ChadDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
ChileNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Transport / Utility". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
ColombiaReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130B/H. Country-wide list; no individual service specified. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): in service: 9. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
Denmark
EcuadorDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
EgyptDirectory active-fleet estimate for the source types C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Sums only the listed service and role rows; includes training and special-mission versions where explicitly listed. Excludes the separate Ordered column, aircraft in storage, aircraft undergoing or awaiting upgrades, and the directory's other exclusions. This is the dated directory coverage of these types, not a complete owned-fleet census or a readiness count.
EthiopiaNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Transport aircraft". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
FranceReported French Air and Space Force holdings as of 31 December 2024. Platforms included: C130 Hercules; excludes separately reported C130J and KC130J. Not a readiness count.
GabonDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
Germany
GreeceDirectory active-fleet estimate for the source types C-130B/H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Sums only the listed service and role rows; includes training and special-mission versions where explicitly listed. Excludes the separate Ordered column, aircraft in storage, aircraft undergoing or awaiting upgrades, and the directory's other exclusions. This is the dated directory coverage of these types, not a complete owned-fleet census or a readiness count.
Honduras
India
IndonesiaDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130B/H/L-100, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service and role Active cells are included. The exact combined source designation is preserved; no variant split or national fleet total is inferred. Ordered, stored and upgrade fleets are excluded; this is not a readiness count.
IranReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130E/H. Service scope: Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): in service: 28. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited publication year. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
Iraq
IsraelReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130E/H. Service scope: Israeli Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 1. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited publication year. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
Italy
JapanReported count for Lockheed C-130 Hercules · C-130H. Service scope: Japan Air Self-Defense Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): in service: 14. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2026), not the article revision. 2026 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
JordanDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
Kuwait
Liberia
LibyaDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
MalaysiaReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130H. Service scope: Royal Malaysian Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 10. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2026), not the article revision. 2026 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
Mexico
MoroccoDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
NetherlandsReported count for Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules · C-130H / Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules · C-130H30. Service scope: Equipment of the Royal Netherlands Air Force; does not replace a national total. 2 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: 2 / quantity: 2. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2026), not the article revision. 2026 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
New ZealandDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
NigerDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
Nigeria
Norway
OmanReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130H. Service scope: Royal Air Force of Oman; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 3. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2026), not the article revision. 2026 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
PakistanDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130B/E/H/L-100, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service and role Active cells are included. The exact combined source designation is preserved; no variant split or national fleet total is inferred. Ordered, stored and upgrade fleets are excluded; this is not a readiness count.
Peru
Philippines
PolandDirectory active-fleet estimate for the source types C-130E/H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Sums only the listed service and role rows; includes training and special-mission versions where explicitly listed. Excludes the separate Ordered column, aircraft in storage, aircraft undergoing or awaiting upgrades, and the directory's other exclusions. This is the dated directory coverage of these types, not a complete owned-fleet census or a readiness count.
PortugalDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
Romania
Saudi ArabiaReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130H. Service scope: Royal Saudi Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 33. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited publication year. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
SingaporeDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
South Africa
South KoreaReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130H. Service scope: Republic of Korea Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Excludes retired/reserve/on-order rows. Count column(s): in service: 12. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
Sri Lanka
SudanReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130H. Service scope: Sudanese Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 1. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited publication year. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
SwedenReported count for Lockheed C-130E Hercules. Service scope: Swedish Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): quantity: 5. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2026), not the article revision. 2026 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
TaiwanDirectory active-fleet estimate for the source types C-130H (EW); C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Sums only the listed service and role rows; includes training and special-mission versions where explicitly listed. Excludes the separate Ordered column, aircraft in storage, aircraft undergoing or awaiting upgrades, and the directory's other exclusions. This is the dated directory coverage of these types, not a complete owned-fleet census or a readiness count.
ThailandReported count for Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Service scope: Royal Thai Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): total: 12. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited source edition. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
TunisiaDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130B/H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
TürkiyeReported count for C-130 Hercules · C-130EM/BM Erciyes. Service scope: Turkish Air Force aircraft; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 17. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited publication year. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
United Arab EmiratesReported count for Lockheed C-130 · C-130H. Service scope: United Arab Emirates Air Force; does not replace a national total. 1 distinct count cell(s) from the same source list; shared rowspan cells counted once. Retired, wholly reserve and on-order rows are excluded; the reported count retains any explicitly mixed stock scope in the quoted row. Count column(s): in service: 4. Origin: United States. The listed variants/roles are the scope, not an immediately deployable count. Dates are the count-cell citations' stated source period (2025), not the article revision. 2025 cited publication year. Edition or publication years do not claim an exact inventory census day.
United StatesDirectory active-fleet estimate for the source types C-130H; C-130T, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Sums only the listed service and role rows; includes training and special-mission versions where explicitly listed. Excludes the separate Ordered column, aircraft in storage, aircraft undergoing or awaiting upgrades, and the directory's other exclusions. This is the dated directory coverage of these types, not a complete owned-fleet census or a readiness count.
Uruguay
VenezuelaDated directory active-fleet estimate for C-130H, grouped under Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Only the explicitly listed service/role Active cells are included. Ordered, stored and upgrade aircraft are excluded. This is the directory coverage of these source types, not a national total, complete owned-fleet census or readiness count.
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