C-130 Hercules family
The C-130 Hercules line on this site has two variants. Length runs from the C-130 to the C-130J, a spread of 15.0 ft (15.3%). Every variant has the same wingspan. The variants spread over Design Group IV and Approach Categories B and C.
The C-130 has the shortest length in Design Group IV (20 types). The C-130J has the shortest wheelbase in Design Group IV (20 types). The C-130 has the joint 2nd-tallest tail and the joint 2nd-longest wingspan among the 68 turboprops on this site. The C-130 has the joint 2nd-highest maximum takeoff weight among the 63 turboprops on this site with a published figure.
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed C-130 Hercules | 132.6 ft | 97.8 ft | 38.8 ft | 155,000 lb | IV-B |
| Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules | 132.6 ft | 112.8 ft | 38.8 ft | 155,000 lb | IV-C |
More from the line
The C-130 has the 2nd-highest wingspan-to-length ratio among the 28 four-engine types. The C-130 has the 2nd-lowest FAA reference approach speed among the 20 types in Design Group IV (the input for its Approach Category). The C-130 has the 3rd-longest wheelbase among the 67 turboprops on this site with a published figure. The C-130J has the 2nd-narrowest main gear among the 28 four-engine types. The C-130J has the 3rd-greatest length among the 68 turboprops on this site. The C-130J has the 4th-highest FAA reference approach speed among the 68 turboprops on this site (the input for its Approach Category).
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.