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46.7 MB (Base) 34.3 MB (Pack I)
9.5 MB (Manuals) 15 MB (Paint kit)
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Simulation Type:
FSX
Reviewed by: Etienne Martin AVSIM Staff Reviewer - March 27, 2008
Introduction
The Lockheed C130 Hercules is one of the success stories in aviation. The aircraft’s base design nears its 60th
anniversary having started on the drafting table back in 1951. A half century after the prototype flight in 1954, the C130
is still relevant by any standard, and not surprising given the versatility of this heavy lifter.
Some thirty variants cover specializations ranging from airlift, rescue, reconnaissance, weather tracker, medivac, tanker,
special ops, etc. It has the distinction of being the only airship fitted with a 105mm howitzer artillery piece (the 130H
“Spectre” & 130U “Spooky” models). The base design hasn’t changed much except for improved powerplants and blade
designs. A turbofan version was even developed but never entered service.
The C130 easily fills the role of the “swiss army knife” aircraft. It can lift 33 metric tons (72,000 lbs) of cargo, has short
takeoff/landing (stol) abilities, is robust enough to use unpaved landing strips, has a cruising speed a hair short of 300
knots/FL22 and has a service ceiling of FL33.
The unmistakable C130 is used all over the world in both military and civilian roles. It is thus a very welcome addition to
the virtual skies in FSX. Captain Sim brought this wonderful plane to FS9 a few years ago, and now brings the Herc to
FSX in the form of the C130-X.
Packaging
The product is packaged as three distinct modules sold separately; a base pack and two extensions. A “pro-pack” bundle
includes all three modules and is discounted 8% over the separate module purchase. The modules complement each
other in terms of features, available aircraft models, cockpits and sound sets, yet do not necessarily depend on each
other.
Available module features are summarized here:
Base Pack
Includes the C-130 E model, analog and
digital gauges, 2D panels and 3D cabin/
cockpit.
Expansion 1
Includes 9 variants:
C-130A (3-blade props)
C130 Mk1 (with refueling probe)
HC-130 (U.S. Coast Guard)
C-130J (6-blade props)
C-130T (fitted with JATO)
CL-130 (float plane prototype)
KC-130 (tanker)
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