Originally Posted by Exhaustgases
This is not about some "A" model or what ever, the planes are flat a bad design, for flying with alot of weight the wings should not be over slung. And if your going to use a high wing design then build them like a cessna with wing struts.
https://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-removes-c-130s-from-service-after-finding-cracks-2019-8
The wings look like they are very low surface area, and thus very highly loaded.
Bull. It is an outstanding aircraft. It would unsettle you to know how many different aircraft, such as commercial aircraft, have cracks discovered that need fixed. They'll fix them and get them flying again. There is a reason they inspect aircraft for cracks, and the big one is that they are made with aluminum. All aircraft undergo inspection after a certain number of hours for these kinds of problems. These things are flying trucks, and they get and take LOTS of abuse. And the C130 does not have a particularly high wing loading.
This is not about some "A" model or what ever, the planes are flat a bad design, for flying with alot of weight the wings should not be over slung. And if your going to use a high wing design then build them like a cessna with wing struts.
https://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-removes-c-130s-from-service-after-finding-cracks-2019-8
The wings look like they are very low surface area, and thus very highly loaded.
Bull. It is an outstanding aircraft. It would unsettle you to know how many different aircraft, such as commercial aircraft, have cracks discovered that need fixed. They'll fix them and get them flying again. There is a reason they inspect aircraft for cracks, and the big one is that they are made with aluminum. All aircraft undergo inspection after a certain number of hours for these kinds of problems. These things are flying trucks, and they get and take LOTS of abuse. And the C130 does not have a particularly high wing loading.