Snow Aviation International, Inc

WHEN IS AN "OLD AIRCRAFT" "NOT OLD" ANYMORE? SAI's sixteen year concentration on performance enhancement and structural and subsystems renewal of the C-130B/E/H fleet has culminated in the STOL Herk DoD performance demonstrations. They have shown 30% improvement in takeoff performance and critical field lengths, 15% improvement in climb, 20 knot reduction in minimum control speeds, and 8-10% reduction in mission fuel burns - all with T56 engines and better than original flight and stall characteristics. SAI's renewal of structures includes its center wing stronger than ESL and comprehensive relifing of well-known C-130 fatigue and corrosion nodes. Original subsystems, such as brakes, antiskid, and the electrical system, are replaced with the best off-the-shelf components for assured 30 year supportability and modern reliability. New pilot friendly cockpit options tailored to missions modernize the crew-aircraft interface. Zero timed legacy or modern engines complete SAI's C-130M alternative to twice-as-expensive and less capable new aircraft.

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