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C-130H-30 Hercules

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C130HERCULESCARGOTURBOPROPMILITARY

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The next installment of the C-130 Collection is a digital replica of the C-130H-30 Hercules powered by Allison T56-A-15 turboprops.

The C-130H-30 is a stretched variant of the classic C-130H, featuring a fuselage extension of 100 inches that provides increased cargo capacity. The tactical airlifter is used for personnel/cargo transport, humanitarian relief, and special operations.

EXTERIOR

  • Airdrop (true to life physics and animation)
  • Highly detailed and accurate model of the C-130H-30 Hercules
  • High resolution textures
  • Cabin with 3D windows, interior and animated Air Force pilots
  • Complete cargo cabin with animated ramp and doors
  • Custom antennas and optional equipment
  • Functional flare dispensers (true to life physics)
  • Optional (removable) external tanks
  • Optional engines smoke effect

8K LIVERIES

  • Canada Air Force 130344 (2024)
  • Netherlands Air Force 5501 (2004)
  • France Air Force 5150 (2026)

COCKPIT

  • The classic "steam gauge" C-130 cockpit
  • Advanced simulation of the classic C-130 systems (normal procedures)
  • High resolution textures
  • Hundreds of custom animations
  • Functional flare dispensers (true to life physics)
  • Adjustable cockpit lighting
  • Custom views

Also the following immersive animations:

  • Radome
  • Radar
  • Oxy hatch
  • Interphone hatch
  • Pilots windows (2)
  • Pilots show/hide
  • Pitot plugs (4)
  • Breakers hatch
  • E/P hatch
  • Escape hatch
  • Flag
  • Entry door
  • Engine cowlings (24)
  • Engine intake plugs (4)
  • APU intake door
  • Gear access doors (2)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Access hatches
  • Toolboxes (2)
  • Refueling hatch
  • Paratroop doors (2)
  • Cargo door and ramp

MISC FEATURES

  • Authentic C-130 sound pack
  • Custom flight model
  • Supports most features of MSFS (rain/icing effects and more)
  • Supports a growing number of official livery packs

The C-130H-30 Hercules is a four-engine, military tactical lift aircraft developed and manufactured by American aerospace company Lockheed and then Lockheed Martin. The airframe is one of the most versatile cargo and troop transport airplanes ever developed. The initial Hercules design was based on a 1951 United States Air Force requirement for a military transport aircraft capable of operating from unimproved airfields. Lockheed’s design, the prototype of which took its first flight on August 23, 1954, overwhelmingly impressed the Air Force. The C-130 family has been developed into several variants through the years. It has served a large number of militaries and has operated in a variety of conflicts since its introduction in 1956. The H variant is based on the C-130E and has upgraded engines. The C-130H was introduced in June of 1974, and the C-130H-30 was introduced in September of 1980. The C-130H-30 is a stretched version of the C-130H with a fuselage plug behind the main wing and in front of the main wing, extending the fuselage length by 15 feet. Additionally, the C-130H-30 boasts improved avionics and an upgraded engine management system that optimizes power output.

The C-130H-30 has served several military roles including transport, assault support, medical evacuation and transport, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) data collections, aerial refueling, paratroop insertion, special operations, and many others. It is flown by two and can carry up to 92 passengers, up to 45,000 pounds of cargo, or a combination. The aircraft is a legend due to its versatility, power, and ability to operate out of austere airfields in all types of environments. The aircraft has undertaken a wide range of missions on all seven continents.

The Hercules features a straight main wing with a span of 132 feet, 7 inches, a traditional empennage, and a fuselage that incorporates a rear loading ramp. It is powered by four wing-mounted Allison T-56-A-15 turboprop engines that each produce up to 4,590 horsepower. Each powerplant turns a 4-blade, constant-speed, reversible propeller. The C-130H-30 has a maximum range of 4,600 miles, a service ceiling of 33,000 feet above sea level, a cruise speed of 336 miles per hour, and a maximum speed of 370 mph.