MC-130J SOF Tanker Recapitalization/S875

Abstract

The Special Operations Forces (SOF) MC-130J SOF Tanker Recapitalization program element funds core SOF-unique modifications to recapitalize aging MC-130E Combat Talon I, MC-130P Combat Shadow, and AC-130H Spectre airframes. These platforms perform clandestine or low visibility, single- or multi-ship low-level missions intruding politically-sensitive or hostile territories; provide air refueling for special operations helicopters and CV-22 aircraft; airdrop of leaflets, small special operations teams, resupply bundles and combat rubber raiding craft; and close air support (CAS), air interdiction, armed reconnaissance, escort, and force protection – integrated base defense. Additional capabilities include low-light navigation and in-flight refueling as a receiver. The Air Force will procure and field basic aircraft, common support equipment, and trainers for USSOCOM. An incremental upgrade approach will be used to incorporate SOF capabilities onto the aircraft. Variable Speed Drogue: Develop, integrate, and test a variable speed air refueling drogue that will permit refueling over a wide range of speed supporting both helicopters and tilt-rotor aircraft without tanker aircraft reconfiguration. SOF Unique Modification Development & Analysis: Conduct trade-off analysis, development, integration, and testing of aircraft enhancements to meet SOF-unique mission requirements. Enhancements include, but are not limited to, SOF communications, aircraft performance enhancements, situational awareness enhancements, survivability systems, and integration of the Precision Strike Package.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
1160429BB_7_0400_PB_2011
Change Summary Explanation
Funding: FY09: Decrease of -$0.172 million is due to Small Business Innovative Research transfer. FY10: Decrease of -$0.025 million is due to Section 8097 congressional general reduction. FY11: Increase of $7.624 million for the integration of the Precision Strike Package on the AC-130H. Schedule: None. Technical: None.
Service Agency Name
United States Special Operations Command

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Special Operations Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Interdiction
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commerce
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Force Protection
  • Refueling
  • Situational Awareness
  • Small Business
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3

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