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| | Code: EV-EAV609 
Price: $115.95
Status: In Stock
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| El Aviador 1:200 Series EAV609
Lockheed C-130A Hercules Diecast Model
Fuerza Aerea Mexicana, FAM10609 | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed C-130A Hercules | | 6" | | 8" |
Lockheed C-130A Hercules, operated by the Fuerza Aerea Mexicana as FAM10609. The aircraft belonged to the early C-130A generation, distinguished by its three-bladed propellers and Allison T56 turboprop engines. Mexico acquired former U.S. military C-130As to provide heavy tactical and logistical airlift capability, with aircraft such as FAM10609 used to transport troops, vehicles, equipment and humanitarian supplies throughout Mexico. The Hercules' ability to operate from relatively short and austere airfields made it particularly valuable during disaster-relief operations. FAM10609 represents the Mexican Air Force's long association with the C-130 family, which became one of its most capable heavy transport types. Designed to function as a troop, medical evacuation and cargo transport aircraft, the C-130 Hercules was first flown on August 23rd, 1954. Built by Lockheed and capable of over 40,000 lbs of payload, this four-engine turboprop aircraft is quite possibly the most versatile tactical transport in existence. Its modern roles include airlift and airdrop, electronic surveillance, search and rescue, space-capsule recovery, helicopter refueling and aerial attack. Capable of takeoffs and landings from unprepared runways, the C-130 has even landed and taken off from a carrier deck without benefit of arresting gear or catapults. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The El Aviador "1:200" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale. El Aviador 1:200 diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.
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