AC/MC-130J (formerly SOF Tanker Recapitalization)

Abstract

NOTE: Beginning in FY 2012, Program Element 1160429BB was renamed AC/MC-130J. Former name was SOF Tanker Recapitalization. The AC/MC-130J program element funds core SOF-unique modifications to replace 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 provide 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
1160429BB_7_0400_PB_2012
Change Summary Explanation
Funding: FY 2010 Decrease of $1.383 million is due to a reprogramming to higher command priorities (-$1.195 million) and a transfer of funds to Small Business Innovative Research (-$0.188 million). FY 2011 None. FY 2012 Net decrease of $31.295 million is due to a transfer of funds to the correct appropriation and/or line items to sustain legacy AC-130 Gunship platforms and command and control systems (-$23.600 million), develop an MC-130 common Terrain Following/Terrain Avoidance radar system (-$10.231 million), reduced efforts for simulator integration, assembly, test, and checkout (-$5.000 million), and an increase to complete increment 3 of SOF modifications to MC-130J ($7.536 million). 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
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Costs
  • Force Protection
  • Precision
  • Radar
  • Situational Awareness
  • Small Business
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Terrain Avoidance
  • Terrain Following
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3

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