The difference between the C-130E & C-130H

[MARK9263]

Could anyone explain the differences between the two models. I am particularly thinking about the ones that are/were operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Forces.


Many thanks
Mark

[chiglet]

Similar to the E model, the C-130H has updated T56-A-T5 turboprops, a redesigned outer wing, updated avionics, and other minor improvements. The C-130E/H carries 6,700 gallons of fuel in six integral wing tanks. Under each wing of the C-130E/H is an external pylon fuel tank with a capacity of 1,300 gallons. A pressure refueling point is in the aft side wheel well fairing for ground refueling.


from:- http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/c-130h.

Hope this helps

[MARK9263]

Thanks for the reply.

Got that and understood, but am I right in thinking outwardly there is physically no difference?

[Liffy 1M]

One external recognition feature (though there may be exceptions to this rule) is the presence or otherwise of the air intake in the right undercarriage sponson and another one behind and below the cockpit on the starboard side. See here to compare:

C-130E
Photos: Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Iran---Air/Lockheed-C-130E-Hercules/1917194/L/)
Photos: Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Turkey---Air/Lockheed-C-130E-Hercules/1916217/L/)

C-130H
Photos: Lockheed C-130H Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Japan---Air/Lockheed-C-130H-Hercules/1935008/L/)
Photos: Lockheed Tp84 Hercules (C-130H/L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Sweden---Air/Lockheed-Tp84-Hercules/1932625/L/)