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YC-130 (Project)
Lockheed · USA
While the first flight was a few years later, 1951 was the year the US Air Force issued the specification and Lockheed began the YC-130 design. It was designed to replace the C-119 Flying Boxcar.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | N/A (Development) |
| Range | N/A |
| Ceiling | N/A |
| Engines | 4x Allison T56-A-9 turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.