Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA31308
Lockheed C-130A Hercules Diecast Model
USN VC-3, (DC-130A Drone Controller)
Limited Edition
| 1:144 Scale |
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Length |
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Width |
| Lockheed C-130A Hercules |
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8.25" |
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11" |
To provide airborne targets for the USAF and U.S.Navy, eight early model C-130A Hercules were converted to carry up to four drones on underwing pylons, capable of release at altitudes up to 35,000 ft. Originally designated GC-130A, the aircraft carried a seven/eight man crew, who operated the release, control and monitoring equipment. Systems developed for the redesignated DC-130A were compatible with the whole range of Ryan and Northrop drones ordered for the USAF and U.S. Navy. Of the eight conversions all were delivered initially to the USAF, but in 1969 two were updated and transferred to the U.S. Navy, being delivered to VC-3 Squadron at North Island Naval Air Station, California. The first of these was 158228 (construction number 3048), which was initially serialled 55-0021 when delivered as a C-130A to the USAF in February 1957.
