Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted HC-130H Hercules model airplane. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the HC-130H Hercules model and gives it a glossy finish. The HC-130H Hercules model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and to ensure that it is ready for delivery, it undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The HC-130H Hercules model airplane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. HC-130H Hercules History: The HC-130 Hercules is a long-range surveillance and transport, fixed-wing aircraft that is used to perform search and rescue operations, marine environmental protection, military readiness, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, and International Ice Patrol missions, as well as cargo and personnel transportation. The aircraft took its first flight on August 23, 1954. The HC-130 is an extended-range, combat rescue version of the C-130 transport aircraft. Its main mission is to provide air refueling for rescue helicopters. The aircraft can surpass 2,600 miles in low-altitude flying with mission strength of up to 14 hours. The aircraft is equipped with a ten tube flare launching system and scanner windows. Guidance aids such as GPS, Inertial Navigation System, and radar improves the HC-130s performance during long range maritime patrols. This model has measurements of: Span: 16" Len: 14" and Scale: 1/100