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Post by camtech on May 25, 2022 12:19:20 GMT 12
Guys, this thread is for the C-130J, not the P-8.
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ajmcg
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Post by ajmcg on Feb 10, 2023 8:13:21 GMT 12
The countdown begins! First C-130H has been retired by the RNZAF due to maintenance requirements taking up to a year long.
C-130J-30 are supposed to begin assembly at Lockheed Martin in March so exciting times for the RNZAF again.
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Post by ajmcg on Feb 10, 2023 16:21:24 GMT 12
NZ7003 was retired
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Post by nighthawknz on Oct 6, 2023 21:55:42 GMT 12
 Well there is the first C-130J-30 tracking along the production line... and then Little had to go and say the rest of his tweet which we all know is BS... but we will leave that part of his tweet for the proper thread... lol (mutter mutter muter curse swear @ labour ;-) ) |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 6, 2023 22:10:51 GMT 12
It looks like it is made from cardboard.
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Post by Antonio on Oct 6, 2023 22:32:10 GMT 12
At least the photo is decent  (Stolen with glee) |
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Post by ErrolC on Oct 8, 2023 8:53:20 GMT 12
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Oct 8, 2023 10:56:46 GMT 12
It will be good to have an aircraft that can reliably fly to the ice without breaking down...  And as for chicken Little's BS - LMFAO!!!  |
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Post by gibbo on Nov 25, 2023 15:28:22 GMT 12
See on the RNZAF FB page that farewell flight for NZ7004 will take place on Monday (27 November) ...hope like hell 40 Sqn aren't called on for anything urgent for the next 2 years (until all 5 C130J-30 are here) ...so NZ's total transport fleet is now a paltry 5 old-timers! Guess the Govt expects the RAAF to just drop what they're doing & help!
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Post by machina on Nov 25, 2023 17:52:41 GMT 12
See on the RNZAF FB page that farewell flight for NZ7004 will take place on Monday (27 November) ...hope like hell 40 Sqn aren't called on for anything urgent for the next 2 years (until all 5 C130J-30 are here) ...so NZ's total transport fleet is now a paltry 5 old-timers! Guess the Govt expects the RAAF to just drop what they're doing & help! Is there a time given for the flight? |
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Post by camtech on Nov 25, 2023 19:09:30 GMT 12
From RNZAF's page:
On her final flight, NZ7004 will depart Base Auckland, Whenuapai at 12.00pm, and pass over the following airfields (weather dependent):
Hamilton 1215-1245
New Plymouth 1245-1315
Ohakea 1345-1415
Masterton 1400-1430
Wellington City/Defence House 1415-1445
Blenheim to land 1500
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Post by planecrazy on Nov 27, 2023 6:45:04 GMT 12
Read earlier that these were getting some extra sensors, the hump on the roof
is interesting takes me back to the first Skyhawks, what will go in there?
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Post by gibbo on Nov 27, 2023 8:01:59 GMT 12
Read earlier that these were getting some extra sensors, the hump on the roof is interesting takes me back to the first Skyhawks, what will go in there? AIUI the 'hump' is related to the wide bandwidth, high speed satellite communications system they are getting, whilst I do know the 'extra sensors' is primarily a Westcam electro-optical/infra-red camera very similar to what the P3-K2 had & the P-8A has (mounted under the nose just forward of the front landing gear. www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2020-06/C-130J%20Factsheet.pdf |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 8, 2023 16:27:57 GMT 12
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Post by Antonio on Dec 8, 2023 18:11:29 GMT 12
Great video.
Love the black - that would make for a really interesting finish.......
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Post by Antonio on Dec 8, 2023 19:55:46 GMT 12
Here ya go...
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Post by gibbo on Dec 8, 2023 20:10:44 GMT 12
Cool, ..and confirmation some/all will be fitted with underwing tanks. |
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Post by AussieBob on Dec 8, 2023 22:20:03 GMT 12
Weigh-in after the paint job  |
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Post by planecrazy on Dec 9, 2023 6:40:14 GMT 12
Would imagine it is out there somewhere, pretty sure the J models came with extra
internal fuel tanks as standard compared to earlier models. Interested to hear what
the effective range is for these with the extra tanks?
Thank you.......
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Post by ajmcg on Dec 17, 2023 18:11:03 GMT 12
Is it just me, or does the nose cone seem to be a lot bigger on these aircraft from the norm? Is it to allow for the MX-20 turret or for a different radar?
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