Canada in Afghanistan

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

The new Herc's have started to arrive and have began their service in Afghanistan,..
Here are the new Herc's spec's..
Some difference from when I used to fly around in them back in the late '60's and early '70's..

Technical Specifications
Aircraft Description The CC-130J Hercules is four-engine turboprop tactical transport aircraft with a rear cargo ramp, rugged landing gear, good short-field performance and high ground clearance for engines and propellers. It is used for troop transport, tactical airlift (both palletized and vehicular cargo) and aircrew training and qualification. It is designed to operate from rudimental airstrips in an active theatre of operations. The CC-130J has the same look as its predecessors, but in fact is a greatly improved airplane. The new "Hercs" fly faster, higher, and farther, carrying heavier loads while burning less fuel. They deliver cutting edge technology to provide the Canadian Forces with a cost-effective, operationally-proven tactical airlift capability.
Length 112 ft 9 in. / 34.37 m
Height 38 ft 9 in. / 11.81 m
Wingspan 132 ft 7 in. / 40.38 m
Horizontal tail span 52 ft 8 in. / 16.05 m
Power Plant Four Rolls-Royce AE2100D3 4,591 SHP (shaft horsepower) turboprop engines; Dowty R391, 6-blade propellers (all composite)
Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) 164,000 lb / 74,389 kg
Maximum payload 48,000 lb / 21,772 kg
Maximum cruise speed 355 KTAS / 660 km / hr
Landing/take-off ground roll (typical assault mission) 1,500 ft / 457 m
Payload at 500 n. mi /926 km 47,000 lb / 21,319 kg
Maximum range without tanks 3,700 nautical miles / 6,852 km
Cargo compartment length 55 feet (15 feet longer than the C-130J-Short)
Crew Minimum 2 pilots and 1 load master
Passengers 128
Combat paratroops 92
Year procured Delivery began in 2010
Quantity in CF 17 to be delivered
Location 8 Wing Trenton, Ont.
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corporation