C/KC-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP)

Abstract

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
0605430N_5_1319_PB_2012
Change Summary Explanation
Technical: Not applicable. Schedule: Fielding Decision successfully completed 9/30/2010.
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Avionics
  • Budgets
  • Combat Operations
  • Demonstrations
  • Deployment
  • Fire Support
  • Munitions
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Rapid Deployment
  • Reconnaissance
  • Refueling
  • Refueling In Flight
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Task Forces
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

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