Topic: A bad $70million dollar machine? The C-130j

WarMachine · March 26th, 2005

I've heard a lot about the the j series of the C-130, that it has engine problems, parachuters would hit the fuslage when they jump out, and other horrendous problems that wouldn't even be considered for the production of a military aircraft. However the pentagon has received twice the funds it requested to purchase these new planes because congress wants to use them for the national guard. Why? Because this would bring in government spending for producers and provide military jobs for the congressmen's constituents. Pork Barrel basically.

Here are some pics from a raf site:

http://www.lyneham.raf.mod.uk/html/hercules/hjair.htm

and here's and article that talks about the plane from different sources:

http://aimpoints.hq.af.mil/display.cfm?id=166

same site different topic:

http://aimpoints.hq.af.mil/display.cfm?id=278

behemoth79 · March 26th, 2005

the old c-130 has been performing just fine. i dont see why a change is needed.

SHERMAN · March 27th, 2005

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the old c-130 has been performing just fine. i dont see why a change is needed.

Machines grow old and tired.

chewie_nz · March 27th, 2005

i know that the Jay is one of the options the RNZAF is looking at for replacing our aircraft. hope these problems aren't as major as they seem

Sea_Cadet · March 27th, 2005

It's a good bargain compared to the $110 Million for the JSF.

Charge 7 · March 27th, 2005

Uh, no. The Joint Strike Fighter is intended to replace several aging weapons platforms. Compare its costs to the F-22 Rapter and that $110 million doesn't seem like much at all. You can't compare a new system being fielded to an aging system being kept up anyway.

LIPS · April 4th, 2005

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Originally Posted by WarMachine

I've heard a lot about the the j series of the C-130, that it has engine problems, parachuters would hit the fuslage when they jump out

Well, I have jumped a C-130J and have not hit the side of the plane. I think the J model is good and worth the money.

MilidarUSMC · April 5th, 2005

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Originally Posted by SHERMAN

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the old c-130 has been performing just fine. i dont see why a change is needed.

Machines grow old and tired.

not all aircraft need replacing though

(CH-46E) its been around since 47

Shadowalker · April 5th, 2005

I thought they were replacing the CH-46 with V-22 Osprey due to reliability problems, due to the age of the fleet.

Joe252 · April 8th, 2005

the marines are

March 26th, 2005	Post 1
WarMachine Primus Pilus	Post; A bad $70million dollar machine? The C-130j I've heard a lot about the the j series of the C-130, that it has engine problems, parachuters would hit the fuslage when they jump out, and other horrendous problems that wouldn't even be considered for the production of a military aircraft. However the pentagon has received twice the funds it requested to purchase these new planes because congress wants to use them for the national guard. Why? Because this would bring in government spending for producers and provide military jobs for the congressmen's constituents. Pork Barrel basically. Here are some pics from a raf site: http://www.lyneham.raf.mod.uk/html/hercules/hjair.htm and here's and article that talks about the plane from different sources: http://aimpoints.hq.af.mil/display.cfm?id=166 same site different topic: http://aimpoints.hq.af.mil/display.cfm?id=278

March 26th, 2005	Post 2
behemoth79 Tribuni Angusticlavii	the old c-130 has been performing just fine. i dont see why a change is needed. __________________ si deum nobiscum, quis contra? AS LONG AS DIXIE STILL EXISTS,THIS COUNTRY WILL NEVER FALL

March 27th, 2005	Post 5
Sea_Cadet Primus Pilus	It's a good bargain compared to the $110 Million for the JSF. __________________ Honour.... Courage.... Commitment US Naval Academy \"Non sibi sed patriae!\" (Not for self, but country) US Navy

March 27th, 2005	Post 6
Charge 7 Master Gunner	Uh, no. The Joint Strike Fighter is intended to replace several aging weapons platforms. Compare its costs to the F-22 Rapter and that $110 million doesn't seem like much at all. You can't compare a new system being fielded to an aging system being kept up anyway. __________________ "Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to-be respected arguments of the rights of kings." - Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

April 8th, 2005	Post 10
Joe252 Primus Pilus	the marines are __________________ Cadet Chief Robot> Joe252, i must tell you this. I\'m turning gay. Joe252>you dont have to tell me that im straight for christ sakes.

March 27th, 2005	Post 4
chewie_nz Banned	i know that the Jay is one of the options the RNZAF is looking at for replacing our aircraft. hope these problems aren't as major as they seem

April 5th, 2005	Post 9
Shadowalker Primus Pilus	I thought they were replacing the CH-46 with V-22 Osprey due to reliability problems, due to the age of the fleet.

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