IT0140 KC-130F FAT ALBERT Herucles support plane of the famous

                   KC-130F FAT ALBERT

Mission: The KC-130 is a multi-role, multi-mission tactical tanker/transport which provides the support required by Marine Air Ground Task Forces. This versatile asset provides in-flight refueling to both tactical aircraft and helicopters as well as rapid ground refueling when required. Additional tasks performed are aerial delivery of troops and cargo, emergency resupply into unimproved landing zones within the objective or battle area, airborne Direct Air Support Center, emergency medevac, tactical insertion of combat troops and equipment, evacuation missions, and support as required of special operations capable Marine Air Ground Task Forces.

Features: The KC-130 is equipped with a removable 3600 gallon (136.26 hectoliter) stainless steel fuel tank that is carried inside the cargo compartment providing additional fuel when required. The two wing-mounted hose and drogue refueling pods each transfer up to 300 gallons per minute (1135.5 liters per minute) to two aircraft simultaneously allowing for rapid cycle times of multiple-receiver aircraft formations (a typical tanker formation of four aircraft in less than 30 minutes). Some KC-130s are also equipped with defensive electronic and infrared countermeasures systems. Development is currently under way for the incorporation of interior/exterior night vision lighting, night vision goggle heads-up displays, global positioning system, and jam-resistant radios.

Vijf uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• C-130H - Italian Air Force, 50 Gruppo, 46 Aerobrigata. Trasporti - Pisa, 1980.
• C-130E - 96580, USAF, 314 TAW MAC, 1982.
• C-130E - Swedish Air Force, F7 Wing, 1980.
• KC-130F - (originally U.S.Navy GV-1) Support aircraft fot Blue Angels Team.
• C-130K Hercules C.1 XV179 RAF Air Support Command - 1968