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Abstract

HC/MC-130 Recapitalization will replace and augment the aging USAF fleets of combat rescue HC-130P/N and special operations MC-130E/P aircraft which are experiencing airworthiness, maintainability and operational limitations. The HC/MC-130 Recap Capabilities Production Document (CPD) defines a common baseline configuration for the weapon system and a FY 2012 Initial Operational Capability. The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the CPD in Aug 2009. FY13 HC/MC-130J funding continues follow on systems engineering and development efforts for the basic aircraft. FY13 HC/MC-130J program RDT&E funding also provides for Trial Kit Install (TKI) of the C-130J Block 7.0 into the HC/MC-130J. The C-130J Block 7.0 program is in PE 0401132F. Block 7.0 primarily addresses mandated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements. Block 7.0 is an international collaboration as the common core development costs are being shared by each participating nation (United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and the United States). Block 7.0 requirements include: a) Communication, Navigation & Identification (CNI) upgrades; b) Dual Multi-Mode Receivers (MMR) with a Civil Global Positioning System; c) CNI special processor upgrade; d) Tactical datalink; and e) Mission computer upgrades. This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
0605278F_5_3600_PB_2013
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Air Force

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Cargo Handling
  • Contractors
  • Demonstrations
  • Developmental Tests
  • Engineering
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Governments
  • Navigation
  • Program Management
  • Refueling In Flight
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
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Technology Areas

  • Space

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