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2013-06-30 Science & Technology
New French A400F Turboprop Military Cargo hauler
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Posted by Besoeker 2013-06-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ]  Top

#1 So it finally happened, after 50 + years, somebody copied the C-130 Hercules.
Prediction: Flurry of EU sales, giveaways (discounts) to South America, but after a relatively short operational life, will be quietly retired. And the C-130 (next) will keep on chugging.
Posted by USN, Ret. 2013-06-30 11:10||   2013-06-30 11:10|| Front Page Top

#2 It is an Ilyushin alright alright.

Down to the funny props and the thick fuselage.

Turkey?

A turkey will fly better than this thing.
Posted by Bill Clinton 2013-06-30 18:13||   2013-06-30 18:13|| Front Page Top

#3 Well, the specs indicate it has twice the payload of a 130-J, and the scimitar propellers are really REALLY "cool" (just remember to turn the prop heat OFF after clearing)....

My 1,000th comment....you are welcome.... ;->

Posted by Uncle Phester 2013-06-30 18:14||   2013-06-30 18:14|| Front Page Top

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