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11-16-2001, 03:00 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Fishing for U.S airpower info
Trying to find someone who knows what that airplane is called that I have heard about being used in Afganistan. I think its like a converted C-130 or something. Heard that it has more firepower than anything else flying. The one report I saw said that it can circle a football sized field and convert everything on the ground to chaff in very short order. Wish I could see it in action! I have my own earplugs.
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11-16-2001, 03:14 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
You mean the AC-130H/U Gunship? Modern day verison of the older C-47 "Puff The Magic Dragon" gunship.
It's one mean flying machine.
http://www.af.mil/news/factsheets/AC...U_Gunship.html
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11-16-2001, 03:18 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
Yup, seen and worked with them before. You definitely want them on your side.
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11-16-2001, 03:25 PM
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AdminiMom
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: North Coast
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
Alright... you win!
It's a fishing and aircraft board!
 I give...
See, WOMEN HAVE NO POWER!!!!
:smile:
It's fishing, chanterelles, virus alerts, aircraft, what else?
It's a family....
[ 11-16-2001: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]</p>
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11-16-2001, 03:28 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Richland, WA.
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
Jennie,
You are mistaken. Just yesterday I was talking about Bikinis. Today I can only talk about coveralls. If momma aint happy, nobody is! :shocked:
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11-16-2001, 08:23 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Hammond
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
Puff the magic dragon!
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11-17-2001, 07:52 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
Yeah Parker, that's the machine! Thanks for the link. I'd consider traveling to Afganistan to see this thing in action. oooobaby. And Jen, to be a modern woman, you have to understand and accept the immense breadth and diversity of men's interests. Geesh
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11-17-2001, 12:07 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Albany, OR
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
Wasn't it a C-130 that transported Keiko from Mexico to Newport? Doubt if it was a gunship though :grin:
John
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11-17-2001, 11:05 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Mcminnville,Oregon,USA
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
Well actually this particular aircraft has been, and is used in the transportation of certain game species, and also in the transport of certain fish species to certain locations within this great United States so gofish is not violating any rules of this board. Your welcome gofish, us good ol boys have to stick together. Sorry Jen.  :smile:
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11-18-2001, 08:11 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Washougal, Wa.USA
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
The actual capability of this C130 is classified info. It can and does kick butt. It is used for special forces as a comm. station and a guardian angel if situations turn nasty. It gives a guy a warm fuzzy feeling knowing that mans version of God is watching you do your assigned dirty deeds. This C130 is only the tip of the iceberg, we have much more!!!
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11-19-2001, 12:30 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
Did someone mention the C-130 Hercules?
OK, now you've done it :smile:
Actually it isn't classified, but it sure is close to my heart.
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Even though you'll never read this i-fish thread, I'm sending it anyway.
I LOVE YOU SON! I know you wont be home for Thanksgiving or Christmas but you're in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself.
Make us proud. I LOVE YOU SON!
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The C-130 Hercules is powered by four 4,300 HP. Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines. A top speed of 374 mph. 33,000 ft. ceiling. And a maximum takeoff weight of 155,000 pounds.
My friend, these are colors that wont fade.
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11-19-2001, 05:31 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Washougal, Wa.USA
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
This is not the Hercules as most people know it. It carries very little cargo just lots of ammo, and surveilence/ Communication equipment. It is a customized Hercules. :grin:
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11-19-2001, 11:57 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Vancouver, wa, usa
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Re: Fishing for U.S airpower info
I found this picture via email and I think it describes Quite well the current capabilities of th C130 
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