Friday, May 30, 2014

Super Hercules

Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, Pisa
The C-130, in its more recent versions, is still the workhorse of the 46th Air Brigade. This is a C-130J-30, a stretch version of the original model, with a fuselage extended of 4.6 m (15 ft) its maximum payload is almost 20 tons, with a range of 1900 miles.
Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, Pisa
The inside of the same aircraft, with the ramp closed. By the way, my first flight experience, almost forty years ago, was on a C-130.

External links: Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules (Wikipedia) - 46ª Brigata Aerea (Italian Air Force)
See also: Pisa - Lübeck - 46th Air Brigade
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15 comments:

  1. MichelleMay 30, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    quite an aircraft

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  2. RevrunnerMay 30, 2014 at 12:22 AM

    Well, at least there was plenty of legroom, VP. ;-)

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  3. Taken For GrantedMay 30, 2014 at 12:52 AM

    You so often post photos of interesting boats and ships that I'm surprised to see this aircraft. Never flown in a C-140, but know they are a workhorse military plane.

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  4. William KendallMay 30, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    They are massive! Excellent shots, particularly the interior.

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  5. RandyMay 30, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    The seats don't look very comfy.

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  6. JackMay 30, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    Which of these seats are business class?

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  7. LindaMay 30, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Fascinating post, and I love your photos! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  8. DinaMay 30, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Twenty tons and 1900 mile range, wow, imagine the possibilities.
    Thanks for the second photo; not something we see every day.
    What was it like for you to fly in a Hercules?!

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  9. cieldequimperMay 30, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Seeing the inside is like being in a movie.

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  10. KarlMay 30, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks for the shot of the inside, I know this scene only from the movies...

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  11. HalcyonMay 30, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    How neat that you got to take a peek inside! I was reading a book recently on CRAF pilots and this is one of the planes they mentioned. It's nice to see one in person (sort of, anyway!).

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  12. Stefan JanssonMay 30, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I have flown a few times with this type of plane, when I did my military service. Impressive machines at landing and take off. They were very loud inside.

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  13. LoisMay 30, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    That is a big plane! When my brother-in-law was in the US Air Force he flew B-52's and took me on a tour inside of one. We didn't leave the ground though!

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  14. LowellMay 30, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    A massive and important plane to any air force. Love that shot of the interior.

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  15. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    I like the interior shot!

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