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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 22 Aug 2006, 14:24 ] |
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So now that the C-130J has been around for a little while does anyone have a better opinion of it? I remember a lot of complaints in the past about a variety of ailments- real or percieved. Anyone got input on this? <img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/m21sniper/HogTeethabstract.jpg" border=0> <b>"US Snipers...Providing surgical strikes since 1776"</b> |
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| Author: | M&M [ 22 Aug 2006, 18:52 ] |
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The word I have from the C-130 guys is nothing but glowing reviews. One of my co-workers is a die hard C-130 guy (former flight engineer) and despite the fact that the "J" model has no need for a flight engineer he can't saw enough good things about it. I was on the flight deck for a Marine "J" model a few weeks ago and was very impressed with the layout. <img src="http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/457/bgnrjsiiw81q1gc.jpg" border=0> Gravity....its not just a good idea, its the law. |
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| Author: | gifted [ 23 Aug 2006, 03:51 ] |
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Biggest thing I heard was that they weren't certified for combat areas. They get that taken care of? Ignorance may be bliss, but it sure ain't fun! |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 23 Aug 2006, 10:41 ] |
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Thanx M&M. Any other opinions out there on this matter? <img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/m21sniper/HogTeethabstract.jpg" border=0> <b>"US Snipers...Providing surgical strikes since 1776"</b> |
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| Author: | Parro [ 23 Aug 2006, 15:39 ] |
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My brother is a J-model IP at Little Rock (part of the initial cadre of J IPs) He's flown Es and Hs and just LOVES the J. I'll ask him about the combat certification. |
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| Author: | Old Chief [ 23 Aug 2006, 16:11 ] |
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Last word I had on the "J" was a problem with the known icing cert. The combat limitation had to do with the load computer (believe it or not) and nothing to do with the airframe itself. OC Some days it's hardly worth chewing through the restraints |
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| Author: | Parro [ 24 Aug 2006, 05:41 ] |
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Talked to my bro last night. The J is now fully combat certified. In fact, the CA and RI ANGs are flying Js in Iraq as we speak. At first, they were relegated to non-combat realted airlift ops, but now they are fully combat capable (tactical airlift, air drop, etc.) If you'd like any clarification, I'm sure my bro would be happy to answer any questions on this forum. |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 24 Aug 2006, 10:53 ] |
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Thanx a lot fellas, really appreciate the feedback(if anyone wants to add anything more, please do). Parro, we sure would love to get a 'general impressions' post from your bro, and i appreciate your help fella. 
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