C-130J Hercules Model Airplane: A Work of Art

Our C-130J Hercules model airplane exhibits unmatched, unequaled quality and intricate design to achieve exactness and accuracy of the actual model. C-130J Hercules model plane also comes with a sturdy, durable base stand which comes in different colors of your choice and a polished chrome steel support mounting rod or avail our variable pitch wall mount accessory.

Our USCG C-130J Super Hercules is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted model airplanes with precise blueprint details of the original aircraft. The USCG C-130J Super Hercules paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely complete, reflecting the original C-130 Hercules. This top- quality USCG C-130J Super Hercules model plane will surely be appreciated anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift. This USCG C-130J Super Hercules model plane is definitely the ideal gift to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving the good, old flight memories for it displays perfect resemblance to the actual USCG C- 130J Super Hercules.

C-130J Hercules History:

The initial production of C-130 was the C-130A, having four Allison T-56-A-11 or -9 turboprops. A total of 219 C-130s were ordered and delivered by December 1956.

The C-130J Hercules is the newest version of the Hercules. The aircraft features new Rolls-Royce Allison AE2100 turboprops with six- bladed composite scimitar propellers, digital avionics, reduced crew requirements, increased reliability and lower operating costs.

The C-130J incorporates state- of-the-art technology to reduce manpower requirements, lower operating and support cost and life cycle cost savings compared to earlier C-130 models. The C-130 can accommodate 92 combat troops. It also flies at a higher cruise speed and lands in a shorter distance. The first delivery of the C- 130J began in 1999. The USAF was the largest operator ordering the aircraft in increased numbers.

The C-130J has several major improvements such as advanced two-pilot flight station, color multi- functional LCD and head-up displays, state-of-the-art technology reducing manpower requirements, low power color radar, digital moving map display, new turboprop engines with six-bladed, all composite propellers, digital auto pilot and improved fuel, environmental and ice protection systems.

As of December 2006, a total procurement of C-130J reached 186 orders. There's another purchase of six C-130J aircraft upon request by the Indian Air Force. By mid 2007, the C-130J sales will be finalized.