Herpa 1:200 Wings 570541
Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules Diecast Model
USAF 314th AW, 62nd AS, #14-5802, Little Rock AFB, AR, D-Day 75th Anniversary 2019 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules | | 6" | | 8" |
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In 1944, Douglas C-47s belonging to the 62nd Troop Carrier Squadron dropped hundreds of troops as part of Operation Neptune to establish a bridgehead in Normandy. 75 years later, two Hercules transport of the same unit took part in the anniversary celebrations on and above the French coast. The C-130J with the serial 14-5802 received so-called "invasion stripes" which were applied to fuselage and wings of the majority of Allied aircraft during and after "D-Day". Designed to function as a troop, medical evacuation and cargo transport aircraft, the C-130 Hercules was first flown on August 23rd, 1954. Built by Lockheed and capable of over 40,000 lbs of payload, this four-engine turboprop aircraft is quite possibly the most versatile tactical transport in existence. Its modern roles include airlift and airdrop, electronic surveillance, search and rescue, space-capsule recovery, helicopter refueling and aerial attack. Capable of takeoffs and landings from unprepared runways, the C-130 has even landed and taken off from a carrier deck without benefit of arresting gear or catapults. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Herpa "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale. Herpa "1:200 Wings" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Some releases feature interchangeable open/closed canopies.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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