The HC-130H is a variant of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft used by the U.S. Coast Guard for search and rescue, active enforcement of laws and treaties, illegal drug trafficking interdiction, marine environmental protection and International Ice Patrol missions. Lockheed HC-130H Specifications: - Crew: 5 to 7 personnel
- Length: 97 ft 9 in (29.8 m)
- Wingspan: 132 ft 7 in (40.4 m)
- Height: 38 ft 3 in (11.6 m)
- Wing area: 1,745 ft² (162.1 m²)
- Empty weight: 76,780 lb (34,826)
- Max takeoff weight: 175,000 lb (79,379 kg)
- Engines: Four 4,300 shp (3,210 kW) Allison T56-A-15 turboprops
- Maximum speed: 330 knots (380 mph, 611 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 290 knots (333 mph, 537 km/h)
- Range: 4,500 nm (5,178 mi, 8,334 km)
- Service ceiling 33,000 ft (10,000 m)
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