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Post by Bruce on Jun 7, 2020 20:19:18 GMT 12
Having looked at the conversion kit needed to make a 1/72 Model C130J-30, theres about $110 worth of resin fuselage plugs if that gives you an indication of how much longer it is!  |
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Post by saratoga on Jun 7, 2020 20:43:08 GMT 12
Stupid confusing old measurements, I read "100" extension" and was like no way that's 100 feet. Its American, all their units of measure are US imperial. Thats why the C-130 have an airlift capability in lbs, not Kg. Even practically for local use, conversion to lbs is required. |
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Post by Mustang51 on Jun 9, 2020 11:45:18 GMT 12
Announcement on US Defence Force News about the 5 x C.130J-30 purchase
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Post by curtiss on Jun 19, 2020 13:41:15 GMT 12
Pity that it is still made from corrosion prone 7075 material. Those Dowty props are also a challenge to maintain - Airbus in Blenheim can overhaul the hubs, but not the blades.
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Post by McFly on Jan 31, 2022 11:55:40 GMT 12
Rolls-Royce to Supply C-130J Engines to France, Germany and NZ - September 29, 2021 ( link) Rolls-Royce has won $83 million to deliver engines that power C-130J aircraft to France, Germany, and New Zealand.
“The Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana, has been awarded an $82,957,980 delivery order (FA8504-21-F-0059) under basic requirements contract FA8504-17-D-0002 for the procurement of engines to support the C-130J aircraft fleet. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2024. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to France, Germany, and New Zealand, and is the result of a sole-source acquisition,” a U.S. DoD release today said.
Work is expected to be completed by December 31, 2024.
The Rolls-Royce AE 2100 is a 4,000-shp class two-spool turboprop engine with a 14-stage high-pressure compressor driven by a two-stage high-pressure gas turbine. The low-pressure shaft is driven by a two-stage power turbine and drives the compound planetary reduction gearbox connected to the propeller. The engine is the first to use dual FADECs (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) to control both engine and propeller.
The engine powers C-27J Spartan JCA, C-130J Hercules, LM-100J, ShinMaywa US-2 and Saab 2000 aircraft."
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Post by Antonio on Mar 3, 2022 21:54:08 GMT 12
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Post by McFly on Apr 22, 2022 9:25:39 GMT 12
NZ C-130Js to get specialist equipment, advanced sensors. ( Link)  "The five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30s Super Hercules to be procured by New Zealand will have specialist equipment and sensors. Janes has learned that the aircraft will be fitted with L3 WESCAM MX-20 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras and a Honeywell JetWave Ka-band wide bandwidth, high-speed satellite communications (satcom) system. The MX-20 system is designed for high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations. It has been deployed aboard long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Able to provide more than x400 magnification in the EO sensor and more than x75 magnification in the IR sensor, the MX-20 also uses Enhanced Local Area Processing (ELAP) to improve feature recognition."
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Post by gibbo on Apr 22, 2022 17:03:14 GMT 12
NZ C-130Js to get specialist equipment, advanced sensors. ( Link) "The five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30s Super Hercules to be procured by New Zealand will have specialist equipment and sensors. Janes has learned that the aircraft will be fitted with L3 WESCAM MX-20 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras and a Honeywell JetWave Ka-band wide bandwidth, high-speed satellite communications (satcom) system. The MX-20 system is designed for high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations. It has been deployed aboard long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Able to provide more than x400 magnification in the EO sensor and more than x75 magnification in the IR sensor, the MX-20 also uses Enhanced Local Area Processing (ELAP) to improve feature recognition." LOL if Janes has just 'learned' this then they need to up their game... this was detailed on the FMS 'request' back around 2019 & has been known for 3 years or so  That aside this is good news and I guess the intention is to use them to supplement the P8 in SAR etc but given we don't have enough C130 for transport taskings alone...! I know one of the combat uses for the MX20 on a C130 is to surveille an intended landing zone at a safe distance to gain a better indication of potential ground threats. Definitely a step ahead for 40sqn... and the full flight sim will be a step change too. Bring 'em on! |
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Post by phil on Apr 28, 2022 22:03:39 GMT 12
It would be nice to get the rest of the Harvest Hawk upgrade, not just the MX-20.
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Post by retiredav8r on May 15, 2022 13:01:57 GMT 12
The USMC converted some of there 30j to Harvest Hawk, no reason why we couldn't do the same if the need arose.
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Post by retiredav8r on May 16, 2022 20:43:52 GMT 12
based on what data, excluding your party politics
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Post by pepe on May 17, 2022 12:14:43 GMT 12
based on what data, excluding your party politics A quick read of the Green's Defence (or non defence as some would say) Policy would suggest the likes of a Harvest Hawk upgrade would be very doubtful. www.greens.org.nz/defence_and_peacekeeping_policy |
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Post by retiredav8r on May 17, 2022 12:31:10 GMT 12
A quick read doesnt show that they would not consider any system, what they do state is that NZDF should be set up for the defense of NZ and not an aggressive force. In some ways I agree and disagree. It depends on the current situation of the world.
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Post by pepe on May 17, 2022 21:41:58 GMT 12
A quick read doesnt show that they would not consider any system, what they do state is that NZDF should be set up for the defense of NZ and not an aggressive force. In some ways I agree and disagree. It depends on the current situation of the world. That is most definitely a "glass half full" view of their policy... |
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Post by retiredav8r on May 18, 2022 11:11:43 GMT 12
No! it is an ability to read and write the English language.
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Post by pepe on May 18, 2022 13:24:26 GMT 12
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Post by retiredav8r on May 18, 2022 15:35:13 GMT 12
Considering the examples you use are 3 years old, they don't carry much weight.NZ has always maintained a defensive quota of ordinance, bombs, missiles etc. I don't think you will find any cluster devices(illegal still?)
P3 Orion's and the new P8 will continue dropping practice bombs, its part of there operation platform. Is the person you quote still the Green defense rep?
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Post by pepe on May 18, 2022 21:16:15 GMT 12
Considering the examples you use are 3 years old, they don't carry much weight.NZ has always maintained a defensive quota of ordinance, bombs, missiles etc. I don't think you will find any cluster devices(illegal still?) P3 Orion's and the new P8 will continue dropping practice bombs, its part of there operation platform. Is the person you quote still the Green defense rep? Unfortunately the Green MP concerned is still very much the current Party spokesperson for Defence. www.greens.org.nz/golriz_ghahramanAs I have already strayed far too much into the political realm I think I will leave this discussion here. |
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Post by gibbo on May 19, 2022 18:12:14 GMT 12
NZ C-130Js to get specialist equipment, advanced sensors. ( Link) "The five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30s Super Hercules to be procured by New Zealand will have specialist equipment and sensors. Janes has learned that the aircraft will be fitted with L3 WESCAM MX-20 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras and a Honeywell JetWave Ka-band wide bandwidth, high-speed satellite communications (satcom) system. The MX-20 system is designed for high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations. It has been deployed aboard long-range maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Able to provide more than x400 magnification in the EO sensor and more than x75 magnification in the IR sensor, the MX-20 also uses Enhanced Local Area Processing (ELAP) to improve feature recognition." Just in case anyone assumed this image was of NZ's C130j-30 order....nope, stock image obviously as MinDef site says LM will start construction next year: www.defence.govt.nz/the-latest/story/flying-high-the-new-c-130j-30 |
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Post by snafu on May 19, 2022 19:03:23 GMT 12
Considering the examples you use are 3 years old, they don't carry much weight.NZ has always maintained a defensive quota of ordinance, bombs, missiles etc. I don't think you will find any cluster devices(illegal still?) P3 Orion's and the new P8 will continue dropping practice bombs, its part of there operation platform. Is the person you quote still the Green defense rep? The P8 will not be dropping practice bombs. They are not part of the platform. Dont think they will be dropping anything, Penguin anti-ship missile that were bought of RAN that are used with the SeaSprite would be coming up to 20 years old I don't think that NZDF have recently bought any offensive or defence weapons for P8, happy to be corrected but do not recall annt thing in the media or FMS |
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That aside this is good news and I guess the intention is to use them to supplement the P8 in SAR etc but given we don't have enough C130 for transport taskings alone...! I know one of the combat uses for the MX20 on a C130 is to surveille an intended landing zone at a safe distance to gain a better indication of potential ground threats. Definitely a step ahead for 40sqn... and the full flight sim will be a step change too. Bring 'em on!
