1/400 Australian Air Force C-130H Main Features: - Accurate C-130H mold approved by Lockheed-Martin - True to 1/400 scale - Detailed special markings that are accurate to the smallest detail - Quality diecast construction - Display inflight or on the ground (stand included) - Approximate dimensions: 2.9 long x 4 wide x 1.2 high About the Australian Air Force C-130H: The Royal Australian Air Force possesses twelve C-130H Hercules transport aircraft, and though they are over twenty years old, they have been upgraded with various modifications. The 'H' version of the Australian C-130 is recognisable by its camouflage paint scheme, and the aircraft is used for tactical transport within a combat zone. This plane wears the distinctive three-coloured camouflage of No. 86 Wing of the Air Lift Group, No. 36 Squadron, a unit based north of Sydney.
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The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft renowned for its versatility, durability, and global service record. Introduced in the 1950s, it was designed for tactical airlift missions, capable of operating from short, unpaved runways. Powered by four Allison T56-A turboprop engines, the C-130 has a maximum takeoff weight of 70,300 kg (155,000 lbs) and can carry up to 19,000 kg (42,000 lbs) of cargo or 92 troops. With a cruising speed of 540 km/h (290 knots) and a range of 3,800 km (2,050 nautical miles), it supports missions including cargo transport, humanitarian relief, medical evacuation, and aerial firefighting. Constantly upgraded, the C-130 remains one of the most successful and enduring military aircraft in history.
