Replacement for C130?

"John Penta" wrote in message
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Been thinking randomly here.

Is there any replacement for the C130 anywhere?

Specifically, for short/rough-field use?

I mean, hell. C130s nearly 50, ain't it?


Depends on what you consider it's birthday. The specification that resulted
in the C-130 was issued by TAC in 1951, the first production contract was
awarded in September 1952, first flight was in August 1954, first production
delivery was in December 1956. While the C-130 has been in USAF service for
almost 47 years, the oldest C-130 in USAF service is a bit younger than
that. The C-130A, B, and D versions have all been retired, the oldest
version still in service is the C-130E, which was built from 1962 to 1975.
The newest version is the C-130J, which is still being produced. The C-130
will be around for a long time.

"Steven P. McNicoll" writes:

The newest version is the C-130J, which is still being produced. The C-130
will be around for a long time.

Thought they had stopped buying same when Newt resigned. I read
several articles to the effect that the USAF had more Herky's than
they wanted, but seeing as how they were made in his District....nobody
asked them.


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David Lesher wrote:
Thought they had stopped buying same when Newt resigned. I read
several articles to the effect that the USAF had more Herky's than
they wanted

On the other hand, I have heard various logistics officers saying that
you can never have too many Hercs.

Cheers
David

"David Lesher" wrote in message
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"Steven P. McNicoll" writes:

The newest version is the C-130J, which is still being produced. The
C-130
will be around for a long time.

Thought they had stopped buying same when Newt resigned. I read
several articles to the effect that the USAF had more Herky's than
they wanted, but seeing as how they were made in his District....nobody
asked them.


What about the contract awarded last year for the 67 aircraft (43 USAF, 24
USMC) to be delivered from 2005-09. Granted, these are the stretched
version, CC-130J, but are part of the planned or delivered total of 168
C-130J/CC-130J.

Tex Houston

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"Tex Houston" wrote:

What about the contract awarded last year for the 67 aircraft (43 USAF, 24
USMC) to be delivered from 2005-09. Granted, these are the stretched
version, CC-130J, but are part of the planned or delivered total of 168
C-130J/CC-130J.

Sheesh. At this rate, they're going to run out of letters in the
alphabet.

C-130ZZ++, anyone?

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"Chad Irby" wrote in message
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"Tex Houston" wrote:

What about the contract awarded last year for the 67 aircraft (43 USAF,
24
USMC) to be delivered from 2005-09. Granted, these are the stretched
version, CC-130J, but are part of the planned or delivered total of 168
C-130J/CC-130J.

Sheesh. At this rate, they're going to run out of letters in the
alphabet.

C-130ZZ++, anyone?

Aren't they about to do this for the AH-1 Cobra?

Nick