Identify the C‐130 Series
The C-130 Hercules is used worldwide for multiple reasons. It has many variants and is used my multiple militaries. It is a treat for plane spotters and has many purposes. What if you want to identify it? Don't worry, this wikiHow will show you how.
Steps
Identifying the AC-130
- Identify the fuselage. The fuselage of the AC-130 is 98 feet long and is fat, kind of like a blimp. It will typically have markings on it indicating who it belongs to.
- Identify the nose. The nose of the AC-130 is the same as the C-130, as are most of the body features. It is big and rounded. Like the A320. The cockpit windows are located above the nose.
- Identify the engines. The Engines of the AC-130 are x4 Allison T56s. They are located on each wing. The engines are decently loud and can be easily heard.
- Identify the landing gears. The landing gears of the AC-130 include one nose gear which has two wheels side by side. As well as four body gears which have 1 wheel each, they are located in sets of 2 behind each other on each side of the fuselage.
- Identify the armament on the AC-130. The AC-130 can have anything from GAU-2/A Gatling guns, to Howitzers, to heavy sniper cannons. The AC-130 can have a variant of armament, they are located on the port (left) side of the fuselage. Along with that, rockets and bombs can be attached, however, it is very rare.
Identifying the C-130
- Identify the fuselage. The fuselage of the C-130 is like the AC-130. It is fat, kind of like a blimp and has markings on it, indicating who it belongs to. The fuselage is about 98 feet long, varying on the model.
- Identify the nose. The nose is like the AC-130's. It is big and rounded. Like the A320. The cockpit windows are located above the nose.
- Identify the engines. The Engines of the C-130 are x4 Allison T56s. They are located on each wing. The engines are decently loud and can be easily heard. They are used for heaving lifting and powerful takeoffs.
- Identify the landing gears. The landing gears of the C-130 include one nose gear which has two wheels side by side. As well as four body gears which have 1 wheel each, they are located in sets of 2 behind each other on each side of the fuselage.
Tips
- If you are close to an Air Force base you can go there and you may be able to see them landing or taking off.
- Binoculars are very useful as you'll be able to see more detail.
- Identify the registration and markings of the C-130. Research them later to get the specifications of the aircraft.
Warnings
- Never walk onto a runway to identify a plane unless it's an airshow as the plane could hit you or suck you into the engine causing death or serious injury. Plus, it's common sense.
