Friday, February 6, 2015

RNZAF C-130H Hercules - NZ7001

The Royal New New Zealand Airforce had their C-130H Hercules, NZ7001 on static display also at the airshow, allowing the crowds to look onboard and climb into the cockpit for a good look.

The RNZAF currently have 5, C-130H Hercules and they first took delivery of NZ7001-7003 back in 1965. NZ7001-7003 were some of the first off the Lockheed production lines. The other two RNZAF C-130's, NZ7004-NZ7005 were delivered in 1969.

When they are empty they are have a range of about 4000nm.
Powered by 4 X Allison T56-A-15 engines, with a 4910 Shaft Horsepower, it has a range of about 2200nm with a payload of about 12,700kg.

RNZAF Hercules
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