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Specifications - C-130J Hercules Tactical Transport Aircraft, USA
| Key Data |
| Crew | 3 - 2 pilots and a loadmaster |
| Dimensions |
| Wingspan | 132ft 7in |
| Tail Wingspan | 52ft 8in |
| Length | 97ft 9in |
| Height | 38ft 10in |
| Propeller Diameter | 13ft 6in |
| Cabin Dimensions |
| Length | 40ft |
| Length Including Ramp | 50ft 8in |
| Maximum Width | 10ft 3in |
| Maximum Height | 9ft |
| Usable Volume | 4,550ft³ |
| Weights |
| Operating Empty Weight | 75,562lb |
| Maximum Payload at 2.5g | 41,790lb |
| Design Take-Off Weight | 155,000lb |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 175,000lb |
| Design Landing Weight | 130,000lb |
| Maximum Landing Weight | 155,000lb |
| Maximum Zero Fuel Weight at 2.5g | 117,350lb |
| Engines |
| Engines | 4 x Allison AE2100D3 engines |
| Engine Rating | 4,591shp |
| Propellers | Dowty Aerospace, all-composite six-blade R391 propellers |
| Engine Control | Full authority digital engine control |
| Performance |
| Cruising Speed | 350kt |
| Economical Cruising Speed | 340kt |
| Stalling Speed | 100kt |
| Maximum Rate of Climb at Sea Level | 2,100ft/min |
| Time to Climb to 28,000ft | 14 minutes |
| Cruising Altitude | 28,000ft |
| Service Ceiling | 30,500ft |
| Service Ceiling With One Engine Inoperable | 22,800ft |
| Range | 2,835nm |
| Take-Off Run | 3,050ft |
| Take-Off Run Using Maximum Effort | 1,800ft |
| Landing Run | 1,400ft |
| Cargo Capacity |
| Combat Delivery Capacity C-130J | Cargo cabin length 40ft 5in |
| | 5 pallets |
| | 74 litters |
| | 16 CDS bundles |
| | 92 combat troops |
| | 64 paratroops |
| Combat Delivery Capacity C-130J-130 | Cargo cabin length 55ft 5in |
| | 8 pallets |
| | 97 litters |
| | 24 CDS bundles |
| | 128 combat troops |
| | 92 paratroops |
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