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                         *   Lockheed - Martin    *
                         *     C.Mk3 Hercules     *
                         *    Royal Air Force * 
                         *   (C130RAF_MK3.zip )     *
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             "Stretched" C-130H  Designated C.MK3 for the RAF.

           This model is designed for  both versions of  FS2000 ( see more further below ) !

            NOTAM: (1) This aircraft has a loading ramp ...Use the "/" Spoiler key to open or close.
                   (2) Now with Tactical Lighting ....All exterior lights can be turned off at night with the "L"key

           AF99/AA Design and Artwork by: Barry Blaisdell
           Internet: barrywb@snet.net
           Web Site: http://www.flightsimnetwork.com/premaircraft/

           Royal Air Force Paint by Bob May
           email: bob@wem162.worldonline.co.uk

           Technical Advisor: Dave Gillespie - USCG
           Checklist and C-130h_ref files were created by David Gillespie.
           Internet:  daveg1@gci.net

           Aircraft test flown and approved by Tony Cortes, Lieutenant,
           USCG - HC130 Pilot and Dave Gillespie, both based at Kodiak,
           Alaska.

           Special Thanks to Jens Borgstroem (Duckling Air) for creating
           the Flight Dynamics for this Aircraft.
           Visit Duckling Air, the Virtual Airline in Denmark:
           http://www.danbbs.dk/~jbdk/duckling/ and
           http://www.Duckling-Air.dk/
         
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            NOTAM: This aircraft is in FS2000 Format
          
            Please be sure to have the patch for this version installed.

           The FS2000 Standard Edition Patch #2B Program  Should be installed.
                 OR
           The FS2000 Professional Edition Patch #2B Program  Should be installed.

           These files are available from microsoft.com and flightsim.com
           plus other Flightsim sites on the Net. 
  
           In FS2000 you can set input for control to less sensitive for more
           realistic handling and feel !

           .............

           To install: UnZip to your FS2000\AIRCRAFT Folder using
           WinZip or similar program making sure the
           "INCLUDE SUBFOLDERS" Box is checked.

           !! Panel and sound are set for *default* = B737 panel and sound !!

           Then add your favorite turboprop sound files and panel and go flying.

           I can recommend a complete set of sounds named: 
           fa2ksnd.zip ( forFS98,CFS& FS2000) by Mike Hambly which can be found at
           Flightsim .com 
           These are recordings from an actual C-130
           Also you can add the sounds of the C-130 APU with the file 130HQAPU which
           can be found at 
           http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Maze/1190/


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         Included special INFO, manuals asf. ( find in the folder ' Docs '):
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         1)
         I point you to the included POH, Pilots Operation Hand Book, for the FSsimmer,
         A comprehensive text file with lots of info and also instructions on how to
         operate and fly this airplane, based upon a.o. test flights performed by
         the author and real life Herc pilot, Tony Cortes, Lieutenant.
         The POH, 'HC130_POH.txt' was compiled by Maintenance Technician First Class
         (AMT1) David Gillespie, USCG at Kodiak Alaska.

         2)
         Also included please find a unique TEST FLIGHT REPORT created by real life
         pilot, Tony Cortes, Lieutenant, USCG at Kodiak Alaska.
         Name of that report is: PilotViev.txt
         I am very proud and honored to present this report - when you have read it
         I'm sure you'll understand why ! :o)

         3)
         Finally ... originally created for the socalled Kneeboard in FS2K, but fully
         readable in any ASCII reader like 'Notepad' we include: C-130h_ref.txt
         Gives you most of the needed info and ref. on speeds and so on - look upon it
         as a kind of extension to the onboard checklist.
         Was originally created by David Gillespie. 

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         This aircraft was created by me using AF99 by Abacus Software
         and consists of a.o. 16 point round fuselage and 3D parts,
         animated control surfaces, moving flaps and landing gear.
         It also has Moving Props and operating Landing Lights Added
         using "Aircraft Animator".

         Furthermore: Operational Nav Lights and Strobes.
                      Operational Cargo ramp ( air brake / spoiler key ) and
                      4 bladed Textured Props shown at engines off.


   
         Spec's from C-130H Flight Manual, Lockheed Martin, and Janes Books
         and other sources...

         Manufacturer: Lockheed-Martin, Marrietta, Georgia, USA

         Type : Medium Range Tactical Transport

          
         L100-30 / C.Mk3  Specifications:

         Powerplant:                                     
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        L100-30 / C.Mk3 - Four 3362kW (4508shp) Allison 501D22A turboprops
                    driving four blade constant speed propellers.

         Performance:
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         L100-30 / C.Mk3 - Max cruising speed 571km/h (308kt). Range with max
                    payload 2472km (1334nm), range with no payload 8950km
                    (4830nm). L-100J - Max cruising speed approx 663km/h (358kt).
                    Range with max payload and reserves 3701km (1998nm)
                    ( External tanks fitted under wings ).
                  ! This version has NO external tanks fitted !

         Weights:
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        L100-30 / C.Mk3 - Operating empty 35,260kg (77,736lb), max takeoff
                    70,310kg (155,000lb). L-100J - Operating empty 34,438kg
                    (75,923lb), max takeoff 70,310kg (155,000lb).

         Dimensions:
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         L100-30 / C.Mk3 - Wing span 40.41m (132ft 7in), length 34.37m
                         (112ft 9in), height 11.66m (38ft 3in). Wing area 162.1m2
                         (1745.0sq ft).

         Capacity:
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        L100-30 / C.Mk3 - Flightcrew of three or four. Max payload of 23,158kg
                    (51,054lb) comprising pallets or containers. 

         Production:
         -----------
         Approximately 30 C.MK3 Hercules are in RAF service.



         History: 
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        In order to allow the Task Force to be supplied at longer range, refuelling probes were fitted to the Hercules,
       to enable them torefuel whilst airborne. In  addition, 6 Hercules were converted to the tanker role to allow
       easier air-to-air refuelling of Lyneham's own aircraft. These tankers were flown by crews from  Numbers 24
       and 30 Squadrons. Airdrop and paradrop sorties then stretched as far as the Falklands themselves, involving
       multiple refuellings on flights lasting over 24 hours.
                                                                        
      Following the retaking of the Falklands, a detachment of aircraft, crews and support personnel was maintained
      at Stanley, and subsequently at Mount Pleasant when that airfield opened. 1984 saw famine relief flights to
      Upper Volta, and also the start of a major famine relief effort in Ethiopia. This lasted until November the next year,
      and saw the Lyneham force delivering 32 thousand tons of food supplies, 14 thousand tons of them airdropped in
       remote areas of the country. This effort resulted in the award of a second Wilkinson Sword of Peace.
                                                                        
      The Hercules' capability had been increased starting from 1980 with the arrival from America of the first
      CMk3 conversion. This had an extra 15 feet length in the freight bay compared to the original CMk1,
      to enable the aircraft to carry more freight within the weight limit before it reached the bulk limit.
      Another 29 of the fleet of 60 were then converted by Marshall of Cambridge, the final one being delivered in 1985.
                                                                        
      The start of the nineteen nineties saw a visit by the Queen to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Station in May.
      Her Majesty saw the work in a variety of the sections on the Station. She then unveiled a memorial window
      in the Station Church, which is also the Parish Church of Lyneham and Bradenstoke.

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           Legal Stuff
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 1.   These files are for free use and enjoyment of all MSFS fans and can be
      distributed free of charge to any BBS, Site or FTP aso. provided all files
      that come with it are present in their original form and no money is made
      with it and as long no money is envolved as to general membership or
      participation of the site, BBS, FTP aso.

 2.   It's an act of piracy to *repaint* or in any way *rework* or use the MDL file
      ( incl. reverse engineering ) or any parts of this plane without my permission.
      Please contact me for Permisson
      Barry Blaisdell Internet: barrywb@snet.net

 3.   The in this package included Flight Dynamics created by Jens Borgstroem is *his*
      property, covered by copyright too - so *no* use of the air file without *his*
      permission is allowed either.

 4.   Neither of us are in any way responsable for anything that happens to you or your
      equipment as a result of using these files which are presented "as is".

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      ALL FILES ARE Copyrighted 2000 by the individual authors. 

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   Enjoy flying theC130.Mk3 ... The 'Herc way'.
 
   JAN, 2001
 
   Barry Blaisdell

   Premier Aircraft Design
