- First flight1966
- IntroductionAC-130A: 1968, AC-130H: 1969, AC-130U: 1995, AC-130W: 2012, AC-130J: 2017
- StatusIn service (AC-130J)
- Number built47
Specifications
01
Crew & dimensions
- Crew
- 7, Officers: 4 (Two Pilots, Two Combat Systems Officers), Enlisted: 3 (Special Mission Aviators)
- Length
- 97 ft 9 in
- Wingspan
- 132 ft 7 in
- Height
- 38 ft 6 in
02
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 669 km/h (416 mph, 362 kn)
- Service ceiling
- 39,000 ft
03
Powerplant
- Powerplant
- 4 × Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engine ( hp / kW / 4,300 shp) + 4 × Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 ( hp / kW / 4,700 shp)
04
Developed from
- Developed from
- Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
