description: The Lockheed Martin (previously Lockheed) KC-130 is a family of the extended-range tanker version of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft modified for aerial refueling. introduced: 1962 manufacturer: Lockheed Martin origin: USA price: 25 role: Tanker max_range: 1000 patrol: # ~210 knots IAS, roughly the max for the KC-130 at altitude. speed: 370 altitude: 22000 variants: KC-130: {}