Hercules Flashcards
1
Q
what is the role of Hercules?
A
RAFs Primary tactical transport
2
Q
what variants of Hercules do the RAF currently operate?
A
C.Mk.4 and C.Mk.5
3
Q
how many passengers can Hercules carry?
A
92
4
Q
how many paratroopers can Hercules accomodate?
A
62
5
Q
what types of surfaces can hercules operate from?
A
Natural surface to main operating bases
6
Q
how much cargo can a Herc carry?
A
19000 kg
7
Q
how does hercules improve its range?
A
AAR
8
Q
What can Hercules carry?
A
troops, stores, materiel, SAR equipment (life rafts and emergency supplies)
9
Q
what aircraft is meant to pick up the duties of hercules?
A
A400m
10
Q
how many Hercules does the RAF currently operate?
A
14
11
Q
which squadrons fly Hercules?
A
47, 24(OCU) , 206 (OEU)
12
Q
Max alt of Herc?
A
40000ft
13
Q
cruise alt of Herc?
A
28.000 ft
14
Q
cruise speed of Herc?
A
320kts
