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C-130 YMC-130H Lockheed Hercules flight test accident crash

Video Description :
Discovery Communications Content copyright. Top secret Iran hostage rescue mission aircraft YMC-130H modified Lockheed Hercules Aircraft Top Secret "Operation Credible Sport", Iran hostage crisis rescue attempt. One measures considered hostage rescue attempt Iran project develop "Super STOL" aircraft, flown Combat Talon crews, soccer stadium US Embassy improvised landing field. Called Credible Sport, project acquired C-130H transports airlift unit late August 1980, test bed mission, modified accelerated basis. Designated XFC-130H, aircraft modified installation 30 rockets sets: firing stop aircraft, downward brake descent rate, rearward takeoff assist, mounted wings stabilize takeoff transition, rear tail prevent striking ground -rotation. Other STOL features included dorsal ventral fins rear fuselage, double-slotted flaps extended ailerons, radome, tailhook landing aboard aircraft carrier, Combat Talon avionics, including TF/TA radar, defensive countermeasures suite, Doppler radar/GPS tie- aircraft' inertial navigation system. Of aircraft, received full modification. The program <>...</>