C 130 Gunship Hercules Model Airplane: Gift Items and Collectibles

Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted C 130 Gunship Hercules model airplane. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the C 130 Gunship Hercules model airplane and gives it a glossy finish.

The USAF C 130 Gunship Hercules model plane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and to ensure that it is ready for delivery, it undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The USAF C 130 Gunship Hercules model plane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one.

It is a development of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft and as such is slow, flying at less than 300mph, but has a range of at least 1,500 miles without needing to refuel and can loiter over a combat area for some time.

The C-130 Hercules Gunship performed the airlift mission for military. They have 40 models serving different nations. Even after four decades, the C-130 is still in production. The C-130A was the first production model and it has four Allison T56-A-11 or -9 turboprops and its deliveries began in December 1956. The next model was the C-130B, Allison T56-A-7 turboprops - it was the first to enter Air Force service in May 1959. The C130 J was the latest C-130 produced in February 1999. The latest model has noticeable difference compared to the previous model since it has a six-bladed composite propeller coupled with a Rolls-Royce AE2100D3 turboprop engine.

The C-130 is capable of short takeoffs and landings from rough, dirt strips and any other runways. It operates throughout the U.S. Air Force and serves the Air Mobility command, Air Force Reserve command and many others. The C-130 helps them fulfill their missions in both peace and war operations. The C-130 is also made for medical missions and cargo transport but its versatile airframe has a variety of roles such as gunship, search and rescue, among others. Its aft loading ramp and door can accommodate oversized cargo. The C-130 Hercules has a flexible design that can be configured for different missions.

The Hercules family is said to have the longest production among military aircrafts and it is continuously running until today. The Hercules family also participates in military, civilian, and humanitarian aid operations.