I'm pretty sure H2s(no MACAWS) have Beta indicator lights right next to the RPM gauge, although all the AC-W's(H2s) had that light disabled/removed. But it did exist.
I came off the boom during the whole Haiti thing at well over 175k... with a 13k service ceiling during January over the Caribbean was as heavy as I have ever been and ever want to be. We had blanket 165k t/o land waivers and used them every day.
Unless things have changed, the 463rd Airlift Group is now the 19th AG, so the 50, 53, and my alma mater the 61 all belong to the 19th... Queep I know but if you want the facts...
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I meant AMC units that actually deploy... the 62=school house and is partially H1's, and the PRANG...I've never seen their aircraft deploy except to Central/South America, so the 53 and 61(which I was a Green Hornet for 4 years) are the 2 remaining E-Model units
Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't there only 2xE-Model Squadrons left in the AF?
Has anyone else heard the rumor that the MC's are getting the 8-Bladed Prop and Electronic Valve housing?
It's taking over for the MC-130W in its old mission(i.e. har/tar, infil/exfil, airdrop, low level, etc...) plus it's supposed to take over for previously stated aircraft.
http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/Lockheed-Martin-C-130H/1695494/L/
Couldn't figure out how to post a picture but if you look you can see the "de-icing boot" in the same place on the H as it is on the J. And I'm positive there is no boot on the H.
Do we have any J-model guys on here who can put this issue to rest and get back to the HC-130J discussion?