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Lockheed C-130A Hercules

Wingspan:	132 ft. 7 in.
Length:	97 ft. 9 in.
Height:	38 ft. 3 in.
Weight:	59,328 lbs empty; 124,200 lbs maximum take-off
Engine:	four Allison T56-A-1A turboprops; 3,750 horsepower each
Speed:	328 MPH cruise; 384 MPH maximum
Range:	2,090 miles
Armament:	None
Crew:	4

The C-130 was developed in the 1950s as a large cargo hauler. It has been used by the Air Force as a gun ship, troop and cargo transporter, aerial refueler, and medical evacuation ship.

The C-130 was used at Chanute Technical Training Center for....

This C-130A-LM, S/N 55-037, was delivered to the Air Force on....

This aircraft is on loan to Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum from the National Museum of the United States Airforce.

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