What does the C stand for in C-130?
C-130. Cargo aircraft model 130 (Hercules)
How high can a C-130 fly?
26,000 feet high
The aircraft can fly up to 26,000 feet high with a 44,500 pound payload.
Why the C-130 is such a badass plane?
A Hawk of War, a Dove of Peace Breaking more records, the C-130 is also the first fixed-wing aircraft to land at the site of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina, Haiti’s earthquake, Fukushima, and the recent Peruvian floods.
How loud is it inside AC 130?
111.9 decibels
Cockpit noise inside a four-bladed C-130 can reach 111.9 decibels (dB) around the co-pilot’s seat.
Does the Army fly C 130s?
The C-130 entered service with the U.S. in 1956, followed by Australia and many other nations. During its years of service, the Hercules has participated in numerous military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations….Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
| C-130 Hercules | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 23 August 1954 |
| Introduction | December 1956 |
| Status | In service |
What is a C-130 Spooky?
The Spooky is the third generation of C-130 gunships. All gunships evolved from the first operational gunship, the AC-47, to the AC-119, and then the AC-130A which was the basis for the modern C-130 Hercules gunship. The AC-130H “Spectre” gunships were fielded in 1972 and retired in 2015.
What is an AC-130U “Spooky” gunship?
The AC-130U “Spooky” gunships’ primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense.
What is an AC-130 used for?
Utilized for close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance, the AC-130® (SPOOKY II) boasts a devastating armament and is capable of supporting troops in combat, convoy escorts, and point air defense.
What is the AC-130® (Spooky II) building kit?
Now, the new AC-130® (SPOOKY II) allows you to own the ultimate custom aircraft building kit and assemble it yourself! Loaded with a crew of 13 custom minifigs, propeller motors, incredible details, custom printing, stickers and more, the AC-130® (SPOOKY II) building kit promises to be the next outstanding mega-kit in the Brickmania arsenal.