FSX / P3D

FSX Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules

Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules C3 brings the classic Simshed turboprop transport to FSX with updated, fully compatible gauges across the virtual cockpit and 2D panel. Fly authentic grey or green RAF schemes, complete with Hercules-style sounds and working ramp, doors, and wipers for convincing tactical airlift operations.

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Flight Simulator X Prepar3D
Royal Air Force C-130 C3 Package adapted for FSX. This is the Simshed C-130 with all gauges replaced with FSX compatible gauges in both the VC and 2d panel. Now you can fly the best freeware C-130 in your FSX. Panel updates by Dannier Garnier, Bourbon-Lancy, France. Thank you for downloading the SIMSHED Hercules. This is my rendition of the Royal Air Force C-130 C3. Available in Grey and Green versions.

I have a great time making this aircraft for MS FS2004 and hope you have as much fun flying it. My thanks for assistance with testing, paintwork and other assistance goes to:-

Chris Coarse
Clive Ryan
Alan Middleton
Garry Dickenson
Andrew Wiggins

And especially to Mike Hambly for his unmistakeable Hercules sound and Clive Ryan for his suberb 2D Panel which I have adapted for use in the VC.

Controls used in this aircraft are

Loading ramp - Tailhook control
Entrance doors - SHIFT E
Wipers - Concorde Nose raise and lower (I suggest you use W and Shift W)

The Rudder and rudder pedals are deliberately locked when the aircraft is on the ground, similarly the nose wheel steering wheel is inoperative whilst the aircraft is airborne.

I may be producing other variants shortly particularly the J

Unzip this file directly into your FS2004 (FS9) folder.

RAF C-130 Hercules for FSX

RAF C-130 Hercules for FSX

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File information

Filename
simsh130.zip
File size
20.87 MB
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Access
Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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What’s inside this archive

The archive simsh130.zip has 209 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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  1. MrBeast

    Does it work with p*rated versions of FSX?

    I paid for the game; I haven’t downloaded it for free—I’m just curious.

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  2. CSARmedic PRO

    If you need some shots of inside the J, I MAY be able to get some as my old unit is converting to J's now. If so, go direct John.Schiller@gmail.com

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  3. alanlovesbrandy PRO

    Same as below. VC unusable due to view. Map of no use. Separate gauges do not work. Big shame.

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  4. jpop8807 PRO

    Agreed with the above. Seperate gauges do not work. As well for when I'm in the VC cockpit a big chrome thing runs from the guage cluster to the top of the screen. Like and overstretched panel.

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  5. varitec91

    Separate gauges don´t work, Gps is only black box with a the small plane in center, anopther appear how a orange box Tested in FSX Steam edition .

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  6. flyaway PRO

    Test<br>test

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  7. kenlivia PRO

    having problems putting this download c130 into the fsx listed available aircraft section. no trouble at all placing files with 2004.where it flies like a dream. thank you for this super aircraft.

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  8. jwblack PRO

    It worked on FSX, VC and 2D could use some work and seperate gauges don't work, but easy install, good effects, speed brake, rear door and exits really cool and flies great. Worth the download, especially for the screenshots, thank you.

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