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The American build Lockheed HC-130H Hercules is an extended
range rescue variant of the  widely used medium transport air-
craft and in use for the USAF. The HC-130H first flew in 1965.
Wing span:              132 ft 7 in (40,41 m)
Lenght:                 98 ft 9 in (30,10 m)
Height:                 38 ft 3 in (11,66 m)
Cruisingspeed:          366 mph (589 km/h)
Empty weight:           72,611 lbs (32936 kg)
Max weight:             175,000 lbs (79380 kg)
Powerplant:             four Allison T56-A-15 turboprops
Thrust:                 4,508 shp (3362 kW) each