C-130H Hercules Dyess AFB, Texas GMUSA007 Fantastic Flyers

C-130H Hercules Dyess AFB, Texas GMUSA007
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$24.95

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Lockheed C-130H Hercules

USAF Dyess AFB, Texas

1/400 Scale - GMUSA007

Wingspan: 4"

Length: 3"

Limited Edition

Each model features:

As Real as it Get's details.
Superior Quality.
Realistic metal landing gear.
Detailed printed graphics.

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop cargo aircraft and the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. Over 40 models and variants of the Hercules serve with more than 50 nations. On December 2006 the C-130 was the third aircraft (after the English Electric Canberra in May 2001 and the B-52 Stratofortress in January 2005) to mark 50 years of continuous use with its original primary customer (in this case the United States Air Force).

The C-130H model has updated Allison T56-A-15 turboprops, a redesigned outer wing, updated avionics and other minor improvements. Later H models had a new, fatigue-life-improved, center wing that was retro-fitted to many earlier H-models. The H model remains in widespread use with the US Air Force (USAF) and many foreign air forces. Initial deliveries began in 1964 (to the RNZAF), remaining in production until 1996. An improved C-130H was introduced in 1974.

From 1992 to 1996 the C-130H was described as a C-130H3 by the USAF. The 3 denoting the third variation in design for the H series. Improvements included a partial glass cockpit (ADI and HSI instruments), a more capable APN-241 color radar, night vision device compatible instrument lighting and an improved electrical system using Bus Switching Units to provide 'clean' power to the more sensitive upgraded components.

In 1965 the Navy procured a number of C-130G's to provide support to Polaris submarines and the exchange of their crews. Essentially the same as the F model, these aircraft have increased structural strength, allowing higher gross weight operation. All models feature crew and cargo compartment pressurization, single-point refueling and a Doppler navigation system.

One other model, the EC-130Q, served in two VQ squadrons. This version had a permanently installed VLF radio transmitter system used to supplement shorebased communications facilities and acted as strategic communications aircraft, communicating with ballistic-missile submarines, under the TACAMO program.

The Hercules also flies with the Coast Guard as the HC-130B, performing air-sea rescue. In addition, C-130's are used by more than 50 foreign countries.

The Hercules probably is the most versatile tactical transport aircraft ever built. Its uses appear almost limitless: transportation, electronic surveillance, search and rescue, space-capsule recovery, helicopter refueling, landing (with skis) on snow and ice, gun ship and special cargo delivery. It has even landed and taken off from a carrier deck without benefit of arresting gear or catapults.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 09 March, 2007.

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