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                         *   Lockheed - Martin    *
                         *   C-130J Hercules     *
                         *  Italian Air Force *
                         * Aeronautica Militare Italiana *
                         * Tail Number: 5495    *
                         *    (  amic130j.ZIP )  *
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          FS98 Lockheed Martin C.130J (L.382-13J) 46-40 MM62175 cn 5495
          of Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force) ver2
         
         C-130 in the "J" Model series from Lockheed Martin Aerospace,
         United States of America,

         NOTAM: This aircraft has a loading ramp ...Use the "/" Spoiler key to open or close.
 
         AF99/AA Design and Artwork by: Barry Blaisdell
         Internet: barrywb@snet.net
         Web Site: http://www.flightsimnetwork.com/premaircraft/

         The paint jober for this airplane is by David Bracci (tanker@tin.it).

         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/

            NOTAM: This aircraft is in FS6.1 (FS98) Format !!
           The FSCONV98.EXE and FS98PAT1.EXE Programs
           MUST be installed to FS98.

           BUT: It can be used in FS2000 also - fully compatible.
          
           In case: Please be sure to have the patch for this version installed.

           These files are available from microsoft.com and flightsim.com
           plus other Flightsim sites on the Net. 
         
         To install:
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        See the READ_ME File

         !! 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 ( for 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/

         I can also reccommend the C130 panels by David Giles which can be downloaded
         at http://www.flightsim.com/

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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)

        
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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, animated props and landing gear
          - all added using "Aircraft Animator".
         It also operating Landing and taxi Lights, special night lighting on
         fuselage and .. and ..

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

         Spec's from Lockheed Martin, Marrietta, GA, USA

         Manufacturer: Lockheed/Martin

C-130J Hercules

 Number of Pilots: 2
 Number Flight Crew: 5
Wing span 132.6 ft / 40.41 m 
Wing aspect ratio 10.1 
Length overall 97.75 ft / 29.79 m 
Height overall 38.8 ft / 11.84 m 
Tailplane span 52.7 ft / 16.05 m 
Wheel track 14.25 ft / 4.34 m 
Propeller diameter 13.5 ft / 4.11 m 
Wing area (gross) 1,745 sq. ft / 162.12 m2 
Number Engines: 4
         Propulsion Type:Allison AE2100D3 Turboprop
         using an all composite six-blade Dowty Aerospace
         R391 propeller system         

Internal dimensions Value 
Cabin length (excl. ramp) 40 ft / 12.19 m 
Cabin length (incl. ramp) 50.7 ft / 15.44 m 
Max. width 10.25 ft / 3.12 m 
Max. height 9 ft / 2.74 m 
Total useable volume 4,551 cu ft / 128.9 m3 


Weights and loadings Value 
Operating weight empty 75,562 lbs / 34,274 kg 
Max. fuel weight (internal) 45,900 lbs / 20,819 kg 
Max. payload, 2.5g 41,790 lbs / 18,955 kg 
Max normal T-O weight 155,000 lbs / 70,305 kg 
Max. overload T-O weight 175,000 lbs / 79,380 kg 
Max. normal landing weight 130,000 lbs / 58,965 kg 
Max. overload landing weight 155,000 lbs / 70,305 kg 
Max zero-fuel weight, 2.5g 117,350 lbs / 53,230 kg 
Max. wing loading (normal) 88.83 lb/sq ft / 433.7 kg/m2 
Max. power loading (normal) 8.44 lbs/shp / 5.14 kg/kW 


Performance
(at max. normal T-O weight,
unless otherwise indicated) Value 
Max. cruising speed 348 kts / 645 km/h 
Econ. cruising speed 339 kts / 628 km/h 
Stalling speed 100 kts /185 km/h 
Max. rate of climb at S/L 640 m/min / 2100 ft/min 
Time to 6,100 m 12min 
Cruising altitude 28,000 ft / 8,535 m 
Service ceiling
at 66,680 kg AUW 30,560 ft / 9,315 m 
Service ceiling, OEI,
at 66,680 kg AUW 22,820 ft / 6,955 m 
T-O run 3,290 ft / 1,003 m 
T-O run to 15m 4,700 ft / 1,433 m 
T-O run using
max. effort procedures 1800 ft / 549 m 
Landing from 15m at 58,967 kg AUW 2,550 ft / 777 m 
Landing run at 58,967kg AUW 1,400 ft / 427 m 
Runway LCN: asphalt 37 
Runway LCN: concrete 42 
Range with 18,144kg payload
and Mil-C-5011A reserves 2,835 n miles / 5,250 km 
         
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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 2001 by the individual authors. 

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