C-130 Reference
Civilian version of the C-130. Crews generally around 3 minimum and sometimes up to five with tow pilots, a flight engineer, a navigator and loadmaster when needed. Although a civilian aircraft, many military users have purchased these aircraft both new and used: Algerian Air Force Argentine Air Force Ecuador Air Force Gabon Air Force Indonesian Air Force Kuwait Air Force Libyan Air Force Peruvian Air Force Philippine Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force United Arab Emirates Air ForceL-100In an effort to expand Lockheeds market for the C-130, the L100 was offered as a civilian version of the C-130. Escentially derived from the C-130E, but missing the electrical equipment for military use they also do not have the wing pylon receiving equipment. One prototype powered by four Allison 501-D22s and first flown in 1964 and was model 382 while the production model was called model 382B L-100-20
More powerful engines? and an extension to the fuselage length of 5 feet over the standard L-100. Received FAA certification in 1968.
LM-100J As the designation indicates, this aircraft is the civilian variant of the C-130J. Model code assigned was the 382J. |
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