WarMachine
Active member
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
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