Is there anything the C-130 can't do?
“The Chinese military is reportedly alarmed by a new tactic being employed by the US Air Force. During a live-fire exercise over Norway, the service showcased the ability to deploy Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from cargo aircraft, such as the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, via the Rapid Dragon Palletized Weapon System. . . . Along with allowing the US Air Force to initiate attacks from outside of dangerous areas, it means cargo aircraft can be temporarily repurposed as standoff bombers, a cost-effective measure.”
If the C-130 alarms the Chinese, we need a lot more C-130s.
If the C-130 alarms the Chinese, what does a C-17 do? Bigger, Better, Faster, Farther and most importantly a heavier payload.
ReplyDeleteWhich means the Anti Air weapons will get longer range and the new 130 will be more capable and more expensive. Staying out of range is a temporary thing. "Loutering Munitions" can look up as well as down.
ReplyDeleteI read a book (back in 1964) about the development of the C-130 by Martin Caiden. Really a worthwhile read if you're interested in the C-130.
ReplyDelete/Homer Simpson voice/
ReplyDeleteUmmmm, propellers.
Don't worry - we have LOTS of C-130s, and so do our allies.
ReplyDeleteLockheed Martin has built thousands of them for military and commercial clients around the world.