AC-130 Footage

Jefffar · Unread post by **Jefffar** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:53 pm

I have a copy of that on my hard drive from about a year ago.

This is precision warfare in action. I hope you are taking notes

Borast · Unread post by **Borast** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 4:23 pm

C.R.A.F.T. wrote:I was mainly referring to the ability of the airframe to be used everywhere from the Arctic to the desert, and in roles as diverse as cargo hauling to the various special ops missions (AC-130 and MC-130).

Many military systems have seen long life, due to budget constraints, modifications, or similar upgrades to extend its life.

It's (in the form of the CF-130 Hercules) the workhorse of the Canadian Armed Forces. We've used it since the 60's, and does everything from Tanker duty to SAR, to Tactical/Strategic Transport.

Borast · Unread post by **Borast** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:31 am

Personally I don't see the CAF dropping the Herc any time soon...

It and the Buffalo (smaller twin engine version of the 130) serve well (although the Buff is not often seen in the skys here over Winnipeg often, even with Air Command located about 20 minutes from where I sit). I can see the CAF refirbishing and rebuilding hercs for years and years to come. After all, almost all the alternatives are jet powered and not turbo-prop.

Jefffar · Unread post by **Jefffar** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:35 pm

Maye we should look into some of the nice new Russian and Ukranian models, I think they are going cheap.

Jefffar · Unread post by **Jefffar** » Tue May 09, 2006 9:38 pm

I bet.

Jefffar · Unread post by **Jefffar** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:42 pm

Yeah, we cannucks use th Griffon, a Bell 412, which is a twin engined huey with a 4 bladed rotor. Much more reliable, more lift, more speed, better performance all 'round.

The US Marines I think use the 212 hueys, twin engine, two blade rotor. Not having to fold the blades is of more use than the extra performance to them.

Jefffar · Unread post by **Jefffar** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:48 pm

I think the best improvements int he blackhawk over the huey involve it beign more bullet resistant than an empty beer can.