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| 2013-06-30 | |
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| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #3 Well, the specs indicate it has twice the payload of a 130-J, and the scimitar propellers are really REALLY "cool" (just remember to turn the prop heat OFF after clearing).... My 1,000th comment....you are welcome.... ;-> |
| Posted by: Uncle Phester 2013-06-30 18:14 |
| #2 It is an Ilyushin alright alright. Down to the funny props and the thick fuselage. Turkey? A turkey will fly better than this thing. |
| Posted by: Bill Clinton 2013-06-30 18:13 |
| #1 So it finally happened, after 50 + years, somebody copied the C-130 Hercules. Prediction: Flurry of EU sales, giveaways (discounts) to South America, but after a relatively short operational life, will be quietly retired. And the C-130 (next) will keep on chugging. |
| Posted by: USN, Ret. 2013-06-30 11:10 |