Corgi Aviation Archive Diecast Model 

Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules C.Mk.5 - RAF

Lyneham, Wiltshire, 2006

1/144 Scale - AA31311

Wingspan: 11"

About this aircraft 

The C-130J is the newest version of the Hercules and the only model still produced. Externally similar to the classic Hercules, the J model is in fact a radically different aircraft. These differences include new Rolls-Royce Allison AE2100 turboprops with six-bladed composite scimitar propellers, digital avionics (including head-up displays for each pilot), reduced crew requirements (2 pilots-no navigator or flight engineer), increased reliability and up to 27% lower operating costs. The C-130J is also available in a standard-length or stretched C-130J-30 version. Lockheed received the launch order for J model from the RAF, who ordered 25 aircraft, with first deliveries beginning in 1999. The RAF calls the C-130J the Hercules Mk 5 and the stretched C-130J-30 the Hercules Mk 4. RAF Lyneham currently operates a mixture of the old C-130K variants alongside the new C-130Js and both have been involved in ferrying troops and equipment to various conflicts including Iraq and Afghanistan.

Each model features:

• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Interchangeable landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32).
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards (1:72/1:32).
• Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels (1:72/1:32).
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).