EC-130E Rivet Rider
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| Type | Psychological warfare aircraft |
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| Manufacturer | Lockheed (airframe) |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
The EC-130E Rivet Rider is an airborne psychological warfare aircraft using a heavily modified version of the C-130 Hercules airframe.
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[edit] Operators
[edit] Specifications (EC-130E)
Data from Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: four flight crew; numerous mission specialists
- Length: 29.7 m (97 ft, 9 in)
- Wingspan: 40.41 m (132 ft, 7 in)
- Height: 11.6 m (38 ft, 3 in)
- Wing area: ft² (m²)
- Empty weight: lb (kg)
- Loaded weight: lb (kg)
- Useful load: lb (kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 79,380 kg (155,000 lb)
- Powerplant: 4× Allison T56-A-15 turboprop, 6,724 kW (9,016 shp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 602 km/h (374 mph)
- Cruise speed: knots (602 km/h, 374 mph)
- Power/mass: hp/lb (W/kg)
Armament none
[edit] References
- ^ Rendall, David (1995). Jane's Aircraft Recognition Guide. Glasgow, UK: HarperCollinsPublishers, 505. ISBN 0-00-4709802.
[edit] See also
Comparable aircraft C-130 Hercules
EC-130H_Compass_Call
EC-130J Commando Solo
MC-130H Combat Talon II
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