Addamo's c-130 - getting there

[Jester983 0]

Even if you did over shoot the runway i think you could just turn around and go off roading in it. I mean if it can be done with an A-10 (with low speeds) it can be done with a C-130.

[theavonlady 2]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Badgerboy @ May 21 2002,02:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Oh and Avon, the J series isn't cleared for large Paratroop drops yet.<span id='postcolor'>

I was simply quoting from FAS.

[CPL.Chesh 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Badgerboy @ May 21 2002,01:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><span id='postcolor'>

sidewinders dont get used by the c130 very often becuase basically there is always in enemy territory at least 2 wingman tornado F3's now they are something you do not want to mess with

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Badgerboy @ May 21 2002,01:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><span id='postcolor'>

[shadow 6]

Give me a P-3C Orion (with scad's and torpedos) any day

Then all we need is a shitload of subs, or just mount regular SLAM's or HARPOON's on it

It's my favourite propeller plane after the C-130 Herc.

[Sweeper 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Shadow @ May 21 2002,13:20)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Give me a P-3C Orion (with scad's and torpedos) any day

Then all we need is a shitload of subs, or just mount regular SLAM's or HARPOON's on it

It's my favourite propeller plane after the C-130 Herc.<span id='postcolor'>

well not any good if a Tomcat fires it's phoenix' after it at long range...

In Fleet Command i lost 3 P3c orions while my F-14's were parked at the runway. (BUG!!! they stood there for an hour game time even if i had given them launch orders)

But my Tiacondra ship gave thoose F-4's hell.

[nolips71 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Eviscerator @ May 21 2002,03:49)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">its the nimrod<span id='postcolor'>

no shit sherlock

[RedStorm 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Warin @ May 21 2002,00:30)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i think that the only weapon that the C-130 carries is the Daisy Cutter, that sould definifitly what its armed with, that and being able to open the rear ramp and drop troops, vehicles, and ammo would be a pretty sweet feature as well<span id='postcolor'>

ehhhhn...Wrong Answer!

The prize goes to Pit Viper.

The AC-130 is rather well armed.

2 20mm Vucan Canons

1 L60 40mm Bofors Gun

1 M102 105mm Howitzer

Though for OFP, this would be overkill for anything but cutscenes. <span id='postcolor'>

You might want to add the two 7.62mm miniguns to that list

[EagleEye(SW) 1]

Man, that plane look awesome!

When does it going to be released?

[Cyanide 0]

the best strategic bomber of its time. full stop.

[LAC_ROB 0]

The RAFs Hercules have no armament, unless the loady lowers the ramp and the troops have a pop at it.

In October I will be dropping supplies from them at low level and then the landrovers from high level!

[LAC_ROB 0]

Also the C-130Js have a vibrate problem in the cargo hold, it is being worked on but it means they cannot be used to transport supplies

[miles teg 1]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (CPL.Chesh @ May 20 2002,19:39)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">just to tell u that the c130 dosent usually carry weapons it only occasionally carries 2 sidewinder missiles but if in enemy territory it would have tornado F3 backup. just some semi useful information

                          Fi Cpl.Chesh  <span id='postcolor'>

For a British C-130 that is. U.S. doesn't use Tornadoes.

But at any rate you are correct that the C-130's normally have fighter escort of some type if operating in hostile areas. The only variant with dedicated air to ground weaponry is the AC-130 gunship although in the form of 20mm gattling, 40mm Boffors, and 105 howtizer cannons all of which are side mounted. There are also special operations versions of the C130 such as the MC-130 Combat Talon II that are designed to penetrate deep into enemy airspace to insert Special Ops units or to resupply those units. It does this by flying at very low altitudes using a terrain avoidance radar system similar to that found on the ground attack variant of the Tornado fighter-bomber. It also features heavy ECM equipment as well as flare and chaff dispensers.

Chris G.

aka-Miles Teg<GD>

[theavonlady 2]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Miles Teg @ May 21 2002,18:30)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">For a British C-130 that is.  U.S. doesn't use Tornadoes.  

But at any rate you are correct that the C-130's normally have fighter escort of some type if operating in hostile areas.  The only variant with dedicated air to ground weaponry is the AC-130 gunship although in the form of 20mm gattling, 40mm Boffors, and 105 howtizer cannons all of which are side mounted.   There are also special operations versions of the C130 such as the MC-130 Combat Talon II that are designed to penetrate deep into enemy airspace to insert Special Ops units or to resupply those units.  It does this by flying at very low altitudes using a terrain avoidance radar system similar to that found on the ground attack variant of the Tornado fighter-bomber.  It also features heavy ECM equipment as well as flare and chaff dispensers.<span id='postcolor'>

MaxRes Miles!

For those that don't know it, Miles is a military man!

And he makes great OFP missions, too!

Later!

[STS_SolidSnake 0]

Lol imagine a C-5 With 50 AMRAAM and 50 Mavericks

Or when its transporting a tank open the cargo doors and shoot with the tank any following aircrafts lol

i wonder what would happen to the C-5

[Lukin 0]

When will this beutiffal adddon be ready, i remember talking about the C130 way way b4 news of Oxygen, i cant wait to get it

[superfly_bonzai 0]

any idea when we can at least expect a pre release beta of this big ass mutha ? its lookin well now, would love someone to try make a b17 sometime

[Scorpio 0]

It could do with a little texturing though, very nice.

Good Job Cpt.Moore (Adammo)

[Duma 0]

A heavy with 50 AMRAAMs and 50 Mavericks?

Sounds like you want someone to model the Old Dog :)

[mads bahrt 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jester983 @ May 21 2002,06:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Even if you did over shoot the runway i think you could just turn around and go off roading in it. I mean if it can be done with an A-10 (with low speeds) it can be done with a C-130.<span id='postcolor'>

It would also be perfectly realistic that it could land outside the airports. It has always been designed to operate as a STOL aircraft, and it is SOP to use beaches for runways.

Regarding C130's beeing armed with sidewinders: I'm quite sure the RAF did it during the falklands war.

[Die Alive 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Duma @ May 21 2002,16:41)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">A heavy with 50 AMRAAMs and 50 Mavericks?

Sounds like you want someone to model the Old Dog <span id='postcolor'>

lol, I got that book and game (Superfortress), man that was a fun game.

-=Die Alive=-

[frk19732001 0]

what about a refueling version of the c-130 do you think the game engine would support it?

[miles teg 1]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (theavonlady @ May 21 2002,17:39)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">MaxRes Miles!

For those that don't know it, Miles is a military man!

And he makes great OFP missions, too!

Later! <span id='postcolor'>

Nah, Max Res to you for your fabulous OFP FAQ site.

http://www.theavonlady.org/THEOFPFAQ/ for those who haven't been there. But thanks for the plug. Now if only I can get that Harbinger mission finished. I keep getting inspired by all the great new addons and start messing about with other missions before finishing one. But no worries, "Harbinger" will get done. Since you've played it can you think of any good addons that would go well with that one? Too bad there are no HALO special ops soldier addons.

Chris G.

aka-Miles Teg<GD>

[Adammo 0]

Hi guys I just found this thread on accident.

I would work on it more but I have been really busy and can only pick at it here and there. Usually on Wed's

Thanks for the good comments.. The plane flys quiet well and I have taken off and landed at Everon main airport without problems. Im not the best skinner.. (still learning) this big plane is a big project. I never imagined it would have been so much work :)

Cpt Moore

[red oct 2]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Warin @ May 21 2002,00:30)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i think that the only weapon that the C-130 carries is the Daisy Cutter, that sould definifitly what its armed with, that and being able to open the rear ramp and drop troops, vehicles, and ammo would be a pretty sweet feature as well<span id='postcolor'>

ehhhhn...Wrong Answer!

The prize goes to Pit Viper.

The AC-130 is rather well armed.

2 20mm Vucan Canons

1 L60 40mm Bofors Gun

1 M102 105mm Howitzer

Though for OFP, this would be overkill for anything but cutscenes. <span id='postcolor'>

care to clearify on what is incorrect? if you dont believe that C-130s' dont air drop fuel bombs the proof is right here. if your saying that im wrong that C-130s dont carry any other weapons other than the daisy cutter, than its you who is wrong, the C-130 is a cargo plane meant for transporting troops, vehicles, supplies, and dropping daisy cutters, it doesnt have weapon pods. the AC-130 spectre is the plane with the weapons. both the hercules and the spectre are two different aircraft w/ different purposes.

[LAC_ROB 0]

erm excuse me.

I dont think the RAF had Hercules in the Falklands Conflict, and if they did they didnt have sidewinders. Because there is no room for a weapons systems operator on board.

The British only used chinnoks and helicopters to transport the troops and Vulcans and Harriers to attack.

So i have read anyway.

I have been on a few hercs before adn that one looks dapper