C/KC-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP)

Abstract

Avionics Modernization - Due to programmatic delays of the Avionics Modernization Program and USMC decision to pursue an all KC-130J model fleet, the program is being restructured. Harvest HAWK - The objective of this effort is to integrate an ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) Weapon System Kit into the KC-130J aircraft which provides an armed capability to provide intra-theater suppressive fire support for ground troops as well as intelligence and reconnaissance capability for theater commanders. The new KC-130J is a force multiplier. The J tanker is capable of refueling both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, as well as conducting rapid ground refueling. KC-130Js have been continuously deployed in support of world-wide combat operations providing multi-mission, tactical aerial refueling, and fixed-wing assault support. This added capability will provide the Marine Air Group Task Force (MAGTF) commander increased capability for real time intelligence gathering and an armed capability for targets of opportunity and suppressive fire-support. The ISR/Weapon System Kit will consist of a target sight sensor, wing mounted air-to-ground missiles, air-to-ground precision guided munition delivery via the aft cargo door, and a rapid fire 30mm cannon. The system will be configured as a Roll-On/Roll-Off capability to allow for rapid deployment. The program will leverage off of current technology/fielded systems to provide rapid integration of this new capability. Future capabilities will include door modifications to allow the 30mm cannon to be able to fire with the door in the closed position, capability to launch precision guided munitions from within the aircraft while pressurized and moving the Hellfire launch rack from the 330 wing-station to the 430 wing-station. This program element includes $5.809 million for the Defense Acquisition Development Fund (DAWDF) in FY 2009.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: 0605430N_5_1319_PB_2011
• Change Summary Explanation: Technical: Not applicable. Schedule: Due to Developmental delays, DT/QRA will not be completed until April 2010. FY11 from previous President's Budget is shown as zero because no FY11-15 data was presented in President's Budget 2010.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms
• C4I
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Aircrafts
• Avionics
• Combat Operations
• Cost Analysis
• Costs
• Demonstrations
• Deployment
• Fire Support
• Military Acquisition
• Precision-Guided Munitions
• Rapid Deployment
• Refueling
• Refueling In Flight
• Rotary Wing Aircraft
• Weapon Systems
• Weapons

Readers

• Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
• Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.