C-130 Carrier Takeoff

This is one of those legends that most don't believe. However, it is true. This experiment was done in the early 1960s to ascertain ... all » whether C-130 operations were feasible on a carrier. The margin of error was too close for comfort, and another option was developed; namely the C-2 Greyhound. This aircraft (147798) remained in service with the United States Marine Corps until (approx) 2003 as a KC-130 Aerial Refueling tanker (KC-130F). It saw service in Vietnam, and again during the Gulf War. I have a few hours in it.

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[dankinusmc1]

NO JATO WAS USED FOR THIS TAKEOFF. They didn't need to use jato bottles due to the fact that the carrier was making 28 knots into a 25 knot wind, meaning they had over half the required takeoff speed for an early model Hercules already moving over the deck.

[ZooropaJim]

Actually, the Blue Angel's C-130 Fat Albert is a Marine aircraft, with an all Marine crew

[colindominy]

Shit .. this reminds me of the daring Doolittle Raiders, from April 1942 on The original Hornet CV8, when they launched those bulky B25 Mitchells from the deck.

[sphinxrising58]

@dankinusmc1 Exactly, but most cilvilians do not realize that the carrier just does noty ever sit there for takeoffs & landings, it is constantly moving so natural airflow over the deck is often used to the advantage.

[WALTERBROADDUS]

@5xls It's called a test................. We decided to use the Grumman C-2 for COD instead.

[5xls]

.........BUT, could it carry ANY cargo weight at all, PLUS fuel enough to get anywhere? Nice show, but what's the use?

[Deathwysh]

@Richey2009 I think that's just steam from the catapults.

[vvzpanda]

i'am amazed...

[Dremple]

@rollingcouple Great for fast BBQ, replaces Propane like BUTTAH



[buschbeer100]

hahaha...... I wish I would have seen that from the deck