Orange Crop (MAROC) question.

[Head in the clouds.]

Would anyone have any information on the dimensions of the above ESM pod that was fitted to a few RAF C130 Hercules from after the Falklands to the late 90's/early 2000's? Internet search's come up with everything from Navel Oranges to seed pods on plants to crop tops but very little on what I am after.

Any help appreciated.

Cheers

Gary

[DaveH]

Not sure on dimensions, but pretty certain only fitted to tankers, and one short flatbed, ‘206 I think…. Looked after by B line…..

 

cheers 

DaveH

[AMB]

Was it you that was asking about this on Facebook and I uploaded a couple of photos of the pods?   I would guess they were about 4ft long.

[alhenderson]

Not sure if this is any help?  XV203 seen at Leuchars in 1994.

 

 

Al.

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21 hours ago, DaveH said:

Not sure on dimensions, but pretty certain only fitted to tankers, and one short flatbed, ‘206 I think…. Looked after by B line…..

 

cheers 

DaveH

Thanks @DaveH you are correct in what you say and that is about as much as I know. I have seen one of @Ascoteer old post which gives more info on this pod but no dim's.

20 hours ago, AMB said:

Was it you that was asking about this on Facebook and I uploaded a couple of photos of the pods?   I would guess they were about 4ft long.

No, sorry, not I but it seems to be flavour of the month at the moment.

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10 hours ago, alhenderson said:

Not sure if this is any help?  XV203 seen at Leuchars in 1994.

That is indeed the pod but finding anything else about it is proving hard.

[TheyJammedKenny!]

My guess is it appears to be 6' or greater in length.  As for capabilities, those likely remain classified.

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3 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said:

My guess is it appears to be 6' or greater in length.  As for capabilities, those likely remain classified.

Cheers, it is only the dim's I need, what it it does is for the wizards. 👍