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Italeri C-130J Hercules – HC-1255
Brand: Italeri
Part No: HC-1255
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Description
The Italeri C-130J Hercules (HC-1255) highlights the latest evolution of the iconic Hercules transport aircraft. While retaining the familiar airframe that has served for decades, the J variant brings significant updates for performance, efficiency and pilot awareness.
Key Aircraft Highlights
- Powered by two 4,700 hp Rolls‑Royce (Allison) AE2100D3 turboprops with six‑blade composite propellers for quieter running and improved fuel economy.
- Enhanced flight performance, including an excellent rate of climb and extended operational range thanks to the new powerplants.
- Modernised cockpit with digital instrumentation to streamline workflow and reduce pilot workload.
- Head‑Up Display (HUD) delivers critical data within the pilot’s line of sight for continuous situational awareness.
- Adopted as a standard transport aircraft by numerous NATO nations, including Italy.
Known variously as the C-130J or C-130 J, the Hercules J-series represents a comprehensive redesign over earlier variants, pairing advanced avionics with efficient propulsion to meet contemporary airlift demands.
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Specifications
While it maintains the familiar lines of the Hercules, a common sight in the worlds skies for decades now, the C-130J has been extensively re-designed. The most visible change lies in the use of two 4700 HP Rolls-Royce (Allison) AE2100D3 engines, with six-blade composite-material propellers that ensure silent running and low fuel consumption. High performance features include an excellent rate of climb and an extended range of action thanks to the new engines. An equally important development is the avionics: the cockpit, in fact, is equipped with new digital instruments and a Head-Up Display that provides the pilot with a constant stream of data without him having to look away from the cockpit window. The C-130J is steadily becoming the standard transport aircraft in many NATO countries, Italy included.
Key Info:
- Brand: Italeri
- Part No: HC-1255
- Barcode: 8001283012553
- Scale: 1:72
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