Lockheed C-130 Hercules Prototypes, Variants & Projects

More jets will be difficult to sustain with only financial aid from allies. The EU candidacy should be used to leverage loans.
 
MadRat said:
Cannot fathom that a twin turbofan version is still not in the works. Turboprops are great and all, but they are maintained by iPads and contractors these days. Would rather have more options for maintenance than the current sole source arrangement.
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You actually lose a bunch of STOL capabilities that way. Compare C-130 and KC390.



TsrJoe said:
Fire training with high pressure water jets might be a solution on a cold day
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It is my favorite way to deal with idiots.
 
Correct. C-130 next generation should focus on popularizing improvised runway/STOL operations while still mixing conventional capabilities. It will stand as his own niche in term of cost and performances for a long time.
 
TomcatViP said:
Correct. C-130 next generation should focus on popularizing improvised runway/STOL operations while still mixing conventional capabilities. It will stand as his own niche in term of cost and performances for a long time.
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I kinda suspect that the next C-130/replacement will be an ESTOL design. Won't be a VTOL, but 1000ft/330m takeoffs fully loaded.
 
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C-130 Keeps Getting Better: The Block 8.1 Super Hercules Has Arrived

The United States Air Force's combat aircraft like the B-52 and F-35 often get all the glory, but a fact remains that the U.S. military relies on aircraft like the Lockheed C-130 Hercules more than most people probably realize. Since it first entered service nearly 70 years ago, the turboprop...
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GTX said:
nationalinterest.org

C-130 Keeps Getting Better: The Block 8.1 Super Hercules Has Arrived

The United States Air Force's combat aircraft like the B-52 and F-35 often get all the glory, but a fact remains that the U.S. military relies on aircraft like the Lockheed C-130 Hercules more than most people probably realize. Since it first entered service nearly 70 years ago, the turboprop...
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"it is capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landing"

Not sure why this myth won't die, the Herk really is nothing special in terms of runway capability. Aircraft Classification Numbers for flexible subgrades, lower is better. Data from Transport Canada.

TypeACN @ MTOWACN @ min weight
C-175428
C-1415215
C-1302912
Il-76TD2711
C-52710
Transall84
DC-374
DHC-563
Skyvan33
DHC-432
 
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hesham said:
Hi,

The Lockheed had old project called C-130J,it was developed
from C-130E with increase aileron and rudder chords, wider u/c
track, improved braking system and additional armored protection;
do you have a drawing to it ?,(of course I know there was a new project
to Lockheed in 1996 called C-130J ).
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No drawing survivor to this old project ?.
 
fightingirish said:
The Lockheed AC-130J was set to get the first operational airborne laser weapon, but that plan is over as the gunship changes to ensure its relevance. IMHO, the Lockheed AC-130J will add more capacity to launch more precision-guided munition and (suicide) drones.
Source:
https://www.twz.com/air/ac-130-gunships-laser-weapon-cancelled-105mm-howitzer-may-be-removed
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Im honestly wondering how useful that laser been if they mod it for anti drone use.

Imagine a C130 circling the back lines helping protect the Arty, Tocs, Mechanics basically all the logi needed to keep the front line running. And just using its laser as an shueld against all the cheepo drones as another layer to the defense net.
 
If only the USAF Inc. would be willing to "waste" a C-130 and crew on such a frivelous mission. But we will do that with UAV as they are the 'cause de jure' just now.

Now back to our regularly scheduled TAC airlifter discussion (please!)
 
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Eyeah every C130 crewmember Ive shown the Seaplane all basically said the same thing.


Dont.

I say buy the US2s or fund the Catalina 2 Turboprop Cat or get someone to copy that russian jet which Cali was going to buy for wild fire fighting.

Or remake the R3Y Tradewind amd use the 130 parts like the engines, electronics, hydraulics whatever. Pretty sure GD still does planes and they did buy Convair who made the Tradewind...
 

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