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In 1949, it became necessary for the Blue Angels to operate a support aircraft to move personnel and equipment between show sites. These support aircraft including the Douglas R4D Sky Train, the Curtiss R5C Commando, the Douglas R5D Skymaster, and the Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation. In 1970 the team received the Lockheed Martin C-130, affectionately known as "Fat Albert." In 2020, "Fat Albert" transitioned to its current platform, the C-130J Super Hercules.-From Blue Angels
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 132.8ft (40.5m)
- Length 104.5ft (31.9m)
- Height 37.0ft (11.3m)
- Empty Weight 32,825lbs (14,889kg)
- Loaded Weight 80,490lbs (36,509kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.837
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.298
- Wing Loading 34.4lbs/ft2 (168.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,338.7ft2 (217.3m2)
- Drag Points 26589
Parts
- Number of Parts 378
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 1,788
