C-130J Capabilities
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 355 KTAS (657 km/h) |
|---|---|
| Airdrop Speed | up to 250 KTAS (463 km/h) |
| Maximum Engine Power | 4,591 SHP each |
| Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) at 2.5g | 74,389 kg (164,000 lbs) |
| Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) at 2.25g | 79,379 kg (175,000 lbs) |
| Take-off Distance Over 50 feet (S/L, ISA, 164,000 lbs) Normal |
1,783 m (5,850 ft) |
| Take-off Roll (S/L, ISA, 164,000 lbs) Maximum Effort | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
| Maximum Landing Weight | 74,389 kg (164,000 lbs) |
| Maximum Landing Weight at 9 feet per second | 61,235 kg (135,000 lbs) |
| Landing Distance Over 50 feet (S/L, ISA, 135,000 lbs) Normal | 914 m (3,000 ft) |
| Landing Ground Roll (S/L, ISA, 135,000 lbs) Maximum Effort | 496 m (1,630 ft) |
| Operating Weight Empty | 39,094 kg (86,188 lbs) |
| Maximum Payload at 2.5 g | 21,687 kg (47,812 lbs) |
| Maximum Fuel (JP-8) | 19,758 kg (43,560 lbs) |
| Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (Structural Reserve Fuel) | 57,153 kg (126,000 lbs) |
| Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (with Wing Bending Relief Fuel) | 60,781 kg (134,000 lbs) |
| Maximum Range (without Tanks) | 6,852 km (3,700 nm) |
| Range with 40,000 lbs payload at 2.5 g | 4,408 km (2,380 nm) |
| Cruising Altitude at MTOW | 8,230 m (27,000 ft) |
| Service Ceiling at MTOW | 8,839 m (29,000 ft) |
