The initial production model, the C-130A, was powered by Allison T56-A-9 turboprops with three-blade propellers and originally equipped with the blunt nose of the prototypes. Deliveries began in December 1956, continuing until the introduction of the C-130B model in 1959.

The C-130A featured four powerful Allison T56-A-lA turboprop engines, each delivering 3,750 horsepower and driving a three-bladed Curtiss-Wright electric-reversible propeller. An early problem developed with the propeller pitch-changing mechanism that was corrected by adopting a hydraulic model.

The initial production model was the C-130A, with four Allison T56-A-11 or -9 turboprop engines. A total of 219 were ordered and deliveries began in December 1956. The C-130B introduced Allison T56-A-7 turboprop engines and the first of 134 entered Air Force service in May 1959.

The first of two YC-130 prototypes was flown on 23 August 1954 and subsequently production commenced at the Lockheed Georgia, Marietta facility, where the first production model, the C-130A, was flown on 7 April 1955.

First production C-130 rolled out on March 10, 1955 at Marietta, Georgia. First flight was on April 7, 1955. On third flight, May 14, 1955 due to a fuel leak, the right wing caught fire and was burnt off.

This Lockheed-built transport was initially developed as an assault transport capable of operating from short unpaved runways. It has since been adapted for many uses by military and commercial organizations worldwide. The 109th TAS flew the museum’s 130A.

C-130s have served as heavily armed gunships, aerial tankers, weather research aircraft, aerial firefighters, and with commercial airlines. Wingspan 132 ft 7 in.

2017年12月29日 · The C-130A was originally powered by four Allison T56-A-1 turboprop engines, each delivering 3,750 horsepower with each including a three-bladed Curtiss-Wright electric-reversible propeller (later an Aeroproducts three-blade).

At the dawn of the jet age, Lockheed engineers developed a stubby turboprop cargo aircraft that became a timeless airlifter that still operates today: the C-130 Hercules.

Four decades have elapsed since the Air Force issued its original design specification, yet the remarkable C-130 remains in production. The initial production model was the C-130A, with four Allison T56-A-11 or -9 turboprop engines. A total of 219 were ordered and deliveries began in December 1956.