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Does a C130 have a toilet?
The C-130 Hercules has a urinal and toilet tucked back in the cargo area of the plane, with a curtain airmen can close around them.
Can passengers ride on cargo planes?
Whilst it’s possible that freight airlines somewhere in the world do accept paying passengers, in general it’s not possible unless you work for the operator of the plane. Some cargo companies allow select staff to fly on their flights for any purpose, whilst others only allow those travelling for business purposes.
Are there bathrooms on cargo planes?
Yes the C-141, C-5 and C-17 have a bathroom similar to what you see on an airliner. The C-130 has a urinal and honey pot on the ramp along with a modestly curtain.
Why is the C-130 so good?
The C-130 transport, now built by Lockheed Martin, has been in use since 1956 and has Rolls-Royce engines. The versatile aircraft can be used to transport medical patients, resupply Antarctic missions, and fight fires, among other capabilities. Some versions have a skylight for navigating by the stars.
Where are the C 17 stationed?
The Air Force Reserve Command operates C-17s at March Air Reserve Base, California, and Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.
Do cargo planes fly through turbulence?
Airlines want passengers to be comfortable throughout the journey, which is the main reason for avoiding turbulence. Cargo planes, filled with packages instead of people, on the other hand, tend to stay the course even when the air is rough. When airplanes intersect those waves, you have turbulence.”
What is the most common cargo plane?
The most widely used aircraft in this active freighter fleet are the Boeing 757-200F, of which there are 291 in operation, 267 Boeing 767-300Fs, 181 Boeing 777Fs, and 171 Boeing 747-400 freighter variants.
Are C 130s safe?
In its BAR, the team that was tasked by the Secretary of the Air Force said that it “came away from this review convinced that the C-130 has been and remains a very safe and dependable aircraft.”
Is the C-130 Stol?
RYLE,J AND L. J. SULLIVAN § Lockheed-Georgia Company, Marietta, Ga. Flight tests have established techniques required to obtain short takeoff and landing distances (STOL) for the C-130. The usable STOL performance is limited by the lateral and directional flying qualities of the airplane at low speeds.
What is the difference between a C-130 and a jet plane?
Boeing is the manufacturer of this plane which costs 10 times more than the C-130 to make. Of all the transport cargo planes on this list, it is the only one that is jet powered. It is much bigger than the C-130 with a payload of more than 170,000 pounds, 4 times that of the C-130.
How much does a C-130 weigh?
While the C-130 is designed for good performance at 155,000 lb, and can fly at up to 175,000 lb, it will be much lighter in a demonstration. From an empty weight of 75,562 lb, fuel and crew will still leave it well below its typical operating weights.
What cargo can be transported on a C-130?
Additionally, the C-130 can be rapidly reconfigured for the various types of cargo such as palletized equipment, floor-loaded material, airdrop platforms, container delivery system bundles, vehicles and personnel or aeromedical evacuation.
What is an Airbus C-130?
Airbus is a European manufacturer and understands how critical the cost of military non-fighter aircraft is to governments. With a payload of just over 13,000 pounds, it is comparable to the C-130 in many ways.