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C-130 (JATO)

593 Scorch  8.5 years ago

Jet Assisted Take-Off C-130 variant developed for Operation Credible Sport (Iranian Hostage Rescue, 1980). Capable of extremely short takeoff and landings. VTOL closes rear landing gear panels (They move slow, so plan ahead when landing). AG1 for takeoff rockets. AG 2 to detach rockets. AG3 for braking rockets (slaved to brake control).

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 80.1ft (24.4m)
  • Length 65.6ft (20.0m)
  • Height 25.4ft (7.8m)
  • Empty Weight 33,382lbs (15,142kg)
  • Loaded Weight 44,512lbs (20,190kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.11
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.269
  • Wing Loading 50.3lbs/ft2 (245.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 884.6ft2 (82.2m2)
  • Drag Points 13401

Parts

  • Number of Parts 175
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 803