Dominion Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 First off, GREAT SITE!!! Now for business... Are there any modifications or upgrades to the C-130E/H platform for the engines? Any engine that can be installed on the C-130 that goes beyond the capabilities the -15 engines currently provide? If there is no follow on engine is there an upgrade kit to the -15 that allow it to perform better, cheaper or higher reliability? The same question can be asked of the current propeller assembly and/or valve housing. I have heard that there is a \"Electronic\" Valve Housing that could replace the analog version currently in service. I am looking for similar updates/upgrades to the following systems: Air Conditioning Nose Landing Gear Dual Rails/Rollers Flight Control System (flaps, ailerons etc) Hydraulic System Winches (a replacement to the bulldog?) HUD I am looking for a comprehensive (preferably automated) ECM package that addresses threats in a \"permissive\" environment ie Manpads and radar guided AAA. Is there a system that you know of that provides a better bang for the buck than the current package installed on USAF airframes. Thanks in advance :ohmy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetcal1 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I would highly suggest speaking directly to LMCO about these upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Check Snow Aviation Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StovetopNav Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Check Rolls-Royce for -15 upgrades. They\'re peddling one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnpoor Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Dominion wrote: The same question can be asked of the current propeller assembly and/or valve housing. I have heard that there is a \"Electronic\" Valve Housing that could replace the analog version currently in service. This is currently in the testing phase with the NY ANG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzoomie32065 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Any new winch should have a level wind feature like the C-133 winches had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPTestFE Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I would highly recommend the new EPCS (electronic propeller control system), if not the whole NP2000 prop package. The EPCS by itself makes for an extremely stable prop in about any condition. Initially, the NP2000 really quiets the plane down & reduces vibration. There is some power increase, but we haven\'t gotten to the stage of documenting specifics. We\'re almost finished performing the power-of & on stalls. No big surprises there. A maintenance benefit is the ability to change out blades without changing the whole prop. If you want some navigation accuracy & communications enhancments, Boeing is working on an AMP lite that won\'t cost as much. My two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATOPS1 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 If I had all the MONEY I could spend....EPCS and NP2000 the maybe AMP.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HStech Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 If Dominion needs more info on EPCS or the NP2000 propeller system he can contact Robert Schechtman at Hamilton Sunstrand Propulsion marketing. His e-mail address is [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbuech Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Check these sites out. http://www.edwards.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123089573 http://www.snowaviation.com/ http://www.rolls-royce.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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