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Description
1/48 HERCULES While it maintains the familiar lines of the Hercules, a common sight in the world’s skies for decades now, the C-130J has been extensively re-designed. The most visible change lies in the use of two 4700 HP Rolls-Royce (Allison)AE2100D3 engines, with six-blade composite-material propellers that ensure silent running and low fuel consumption. High performance features include an excellent rate of climb and an extended range of action thanks to the new engines. An equally important development is the avionics: the cockpit, in fact, is equipped with new digital instruments and a Head-Up Display that provides the pilot with a constant stream of data without him having to look away from the cockpit window. The C-130J is steadily becoming the standard transport aircraft in many NATO countries, Italy included.Kit features engraved panel lines, well-appointed cockpit and bombardier’s station, landing gear, step ladder, single-piece propellers with separate spinners, wing tanks, loading door injection-molded glazing’s (canopy, portholes). Decals and painting guide for (4) aircraft: 30 Squadron, RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire UK 2013; 30 Squadron, RAF Lyneham Transport, Witshire UK 2009; Italian Air Force, 46a Brugata Aerea, Pisa 2014 U.S. Marine Corps, VMGR-352, Afghanistan 2010
