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Sparing no major or minor detail, Warplanes's craftsmen have produced a perfected C-130 Hercules Gunship model. Specific markings like logos, squadron name, and distinct design with its paint schemes are elaborately done to give you only the finest. This scale replica will surely appeal to any aviation aficionado, veterans and historians, adults and kids alike. Place this C-130 Hercules Gunship model plane on your desk with its steel support rod and wooden-base stand that comes with it. For an added flying effect, you can also avail of our pitch wall mount accessory allowing you to display your model plane hanging on the ceiling or on the wall for much appreciation.

Skillfully carved from the finest grade of wood, the C-130 Hercules Gunship model plane is worked to a perfect scale copy of the C-130 Hercules Gunship. The design of the wing, the tail and the body of this art piece are carefully carved, mirrored from the actual C-130 Hercules Gunship. To preserve its keen design, a final coat of clear gloss is applied to the entire model. To completely ensure that we bring you nothing but the best, our model planes go through various quality control before being placed in its box.

The Hercules C130 military transport aircraft was designed and manufactured by Lockheed which was introduced in December 1957. It first flew on August 23, 1954. It is able to use unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings. Due to its versatile airframe, a variety of roles have been assigned to the Hercules C130. It is used for search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial fueling, aerial firefighting, maritime patrol, and airborne assault. It is primarily used by The US Air Force, US Marine Corps, and Royal Air Force.

The C-130 Hercules Gunship or Lockheed AC-130 was nicknamed ''Angel of Death'' due to the shape its anti-missile flares take. It was manufactured by Lockheed but the conversion into gunship was done by Boeing. A variant of the C-130 Hercules, is solely used by the US Air Force. It has a wingspan of 40.4m, length of 29.8m, and height of 11.7m. Powered by four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines, it could reach a maximum speed of 300 mph. 13 crewmembers may board the aircraft.