TC-130 Hercules
The TC-130 aircraft is a high-wing, all metal, long-range, land-based monoplane.Within the Naval Air Training command, a TC-130 dubbed "Fat Albert" is used as a logistics support aircraft for the Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels. Power for the TC-130 is supplied by four Allison T56-A-16 turboprop engines.Additionally, the aircraft has provision for externally mounted JATO units to provide additional thrust for take-off.Demonstration of the Jet Assisted Take-Off has become a standard feature of the Blue Angels performance.
| Specifications | |
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| Length | 97' 9" |
| Height | 38' 3" |
| Wingspan | 132' 7" |
| Empty Weight | 76,469 lbs |
| Max Take Off Weight | 175,000 lbs |
| Max Level Speed | 362 mph |
| Max Range | 2,238 s.miles |
| Max Rate of Climb | 1,800 ft/min |
| Service Ceiling | 26,500 ft |
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