C-130J Pre-purchase from the Newsletter

[Yurgon]

5 minutes ago, GUCCI said:

I truly believe I will enjoy this much more than the hook for doing Logistics.

Personally, I enjoy flying the Hook a lot, I just wish development progress was faster.

The tandem of Hook + Herc, there's so much potential for synergies in the right missions. Say Hercs supply a larger FOB, Hooks then supply FARPs, and then the "I wanna blow stuff up" crowd actually gets to do that. No supplies, no warheads. Makes people think twice how unimportant those Ash and Trash missions are going to be.

And yeah, this kind of scenario certainly isn't for everyone. Well designed SP and MP missions will be a total blast though!

[GUCCI]

Just now, Yurgon said:

Personally, I enjoy flying the Hook a lot, I just wish development progress was faster.

Don't get me wrong, I still really enjoy the hook, especially as it had gotten more updates recently to its systems and flight model. 

Having both modules in my hangar gives a lot of flexibility. I'm looking forward especially to the triple hook slingloading when it comes out. 

[MAXsenna]

14 minutes ago, GUCCI said:

Also first ever turboprop fixed wing.

With REVERSE thrusting! I'm betting we'll see short landing on carriers competitions!  

This module will be anything BUT boring!  

[Hiob]

3 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

With REVERSE thrusting!

Yep! Enabling proper steep dives....

[GUCCI]

3 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

I'm betting we'll see short landing on carriers competitions!

Considering IRL they did tests on the CV-59 Forrestal, landing on the Supercarrier isn't even a challenge for the Hook. Btw, they landed and took off from CV-59 with no arresting gear or catapult gear. So imagine doing that on the much more powerful C-130J, it wouldn't even be a challenge  

[GUCCI]

 

 

great video in this reddit post!

[MAXsenna]

Considering IRL they did tests on the CV-59 Forrestal, landing on the Supercarrier isn't even a challenge for the Hook. Btw, they landed and took off from CV-59 with no arresting gear or catapult gear. So imagine doing that on the much more powerful C-130J, it wouldn't even be a challenge  

I guess you're right. Come to think of it. The GR's already made a vid with the mod.


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[Moxica]

4 hours ago, Silver_Dragon said:

It's understandable that a C-130 is vulnerable and "boring," but with the dynamic campaign just around the corner, logistics is going to be paramount. We need to be a little more understanding; we've also had acrobatics for many years, and no one is burning down the forums because of it.

"Burning down the forums"
Rly?

[MAXsenna]

"Burning down the forums"
Rly?

Right, and the DCE is just around the corner. Maybe in 2.10.x

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[Mr_Burns]

On 8/8/2025 at 12:27 AM, Hiob said:

I'm just so happy, that we finally get to fly "big birds" in the DCS environment. No discussion, that logistic is a vital (actually the most vital) part of any military operation...
but even without that, I'm thrilled that we get the Herc!

I am the same, I am getting a bit overrun with all the complexities of the jets, take my hat off to the pilots but to be honest they dont spend 8 hours a day writing contracts then try and learn to fly in their spare time.

 

I actually wanted a module like this in DCS because I dont like MSFS, it never seems right. The DCS World always feels authentic and whilst I dont doubt this will be a complex beast looking at the cockpits, MFDs and those Data Input panels the A-10 has (sorry forgot the name MCDU??) I like the idea of learning to fly a Herc, my mate was a Loady on the C-130 and he always used to say "low and slow is the only way to go" spending 6 hours plus transiting from the UK to Cyprus or wherever I didnt agree with him!

[Hiob]

4 hours ago, Mr_Burns said:

I am the same, I am getting a bit overrun with all the complexities of the jets, take my hat off to the pilots but to be honest they dont spend 8 hours a day writing contracts then try and learn to fly in their spare time.

 

I actually wanted a module like this in DCS because I dont like MSFS, it never seems right. The DCS World always feels authentic and whilst I dont doubt this will be a complex beast looking at the cockpits, MFDs and those Data Input panels the A-10 has (sorry forgot the name MCDU??) I like the idea of learning to fly a Herc, my mate was a Loady on the C-130 and he always used to say "low and slow is the only way to go" spending 6 hours plus transiting from the UK to Cyprus or wherever I didnt agree with him!

I am not sure the Herc will be any less complex than A-10 (or any other fighter/attacker we have in DCS). Quite the opposite actually. The question is how much of the complexity you can disregard and still get it flying.

It will be interesting for sure!

[Mr_Burns]

3 hours ago, Hiob said:

I am not sure the Herc will be any less complex than A-10 (or any other fighter/attacker we have in DCS). Quite the opposite actually. The question is how much of the complexity you can disregard and still get it flying.

It will be interesting for sure!

Fair enough, i don’t think you are wrong, i was more on about learning to program every weapon on the F-16 (for example) or landing an F-18 in proper carrier patterns on top of weapons and navigation, now dont get me wrong, I wouldn’t change it or fly a dumbed down version, I might pick up those jets again if the dynamic campaign works well but I can’t fly often enough to join a server and be proficient so it’s SP only for me.

[Beirut]

3 hours ago, Hiob said:

The question is how much of the complexity you can disregard and still get it flying.

 

That's my general outlook on many modules. 

 

Some modules I learn in depth (kind of) and some it's very superficial. The C-130 will be an in-depth module for me. It's right up my alley of what and how I want to fly.

[Hiob]

4 hours ago, Beirut said:

 

That's my general outlook on many modules. 

 

Some modules I learn in depth (kind of) and some it's very superficial. The C-130 will be an in-depth module for me. It's right up my alley of what and how I want to fly.

That‘s my plan as well. We will see how it goes. I‘m looking forward to any release of manuals and/or supporting documents.

[YoYo]

15 hours ago, Mr_Burns said:

I actually wanted a module like this in DCS because I dont like MSFS, it never seems right. The DCS World always feels authentic and whilst I dont doubt this will be a complex beast looking at the cockpits, MFDs and those Data Input panels the A-10 has (sorry forgot the name MCDU??) I like the idea of learning to fly a Herc, my mate was a Loady on the C-130 and he always used to say "low and slow is the only way to go" spending 6 hours plus transiting from the UK to Cyprus or wherever I didnt agree with him!

This case won't be any different :). The C-130J will be just as complex as most other modules in terms of systems and avionics. You could even say a bit more so, since you'll be managing and monitoring four engines.

Of course, the issue of weapons will be eliminated, but on the other hand, we have the option of loading, unloading, and dynamic drop. This will replace the weapon, and here we will have to operate it (e.g., via the cargo master chief).

In the module, procedures may play a greater role, you will have full FMC, you will be able to carry out a full SID/STAR approach procedure, you will be able to rely on a voice checklist. The MC-130J will also be a nice option as in-flight refueling support on Multiplayer missions.

Contrary to what some people think, this module doesn't mean it's boring. Sure, there won't be any shooting, but it's an addition for people who: 1/ love Herc, 2/ are looking for in-depth simulation and procedures (not fighting only), 3/ are looking for cargo missions, 4/ enjoy large cockpits (it'll look amazing in VR!).

The game changer here will definitely be the more expansion of the cargo option (please @Someone put pressure on the ED in this context , including paratroopers) and the spherical earth, where you will be able to do actual long missions from point A to B in different parts of the world (but that will probably take another 2 years or more).

I spent a lot of time flying the C-130A in FSX (CaptainSim), , it was some time ago, of course. It was actually several months (dozens of hours) of Hercules flights. I had a blast creating and imagining the various missions, and the simulation was quite in-depth. I can definitely say one thing – I wasn't bored at all :).

   

Edited yesterday at 05:07 PM by YoYo

[Furia]

hace 28 minutos, YoYo dijo:

I spent a lot of time flying the C-130A in FSX (CaptainSim), , it was some time ago, of course. It was actually several months (dozens of hours) of Hercules flights. I had a blast creating and imagining the various missions, and the simulation was quite in-depth. I can definitely say one thing – I wasn't bored at all :).

   

Same here !!! Great memories and a lot of flying with that addon 

We already have a great selection of platforms to launch MK-X, GBU-X, AGM-X, AIM-X.... DCS also need to expand other roles and options and the Hercules and the Chinook are great platforms for that.

The C-130 has always been one of my favourite aircrafts of all times so I am really happy to have the option to fly it in DCS.

Edited yesterday at 05:20 PM by Furia

[YoYo]

Attention: this is not a C-130J ASC but a cool video of Herk's features and ideas:

 

[Silver_Dragon]

A full SID/STAR and other navigation data are required for DCS... yes, I know this has more to do with certain civil flight simulators, but we have a "Garmil" addon... and it wouldn't be bad if there was a folder with unified data in this regard. Collaborate with Jepessen or similar? Because when the spherical earth arrives, we will definitely need all that data, even if it has to be with other navigation systems like LORAN, Decca, inertial, etc.

[YoYo]