AC/MC-130J

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. The 8 AC-130H Spectre airframes will be replaced with MC-130J aircraft modified with the Precision Strike Package (PSP) to achieve the AC-130J configuration. 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, 2013
Source ID
1160429BB_7_0400_PB_2013
Change Summary Explanation
Funding: FY 2011: Decrease of $0.228 million due to transfer to Small Business Innovative Research (-$0.189 million) and economic assumption reduction (-$0.039 million). FY 2012: None. FY 2013: Increase due to economic assumption ($0.236 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
  • Airframes
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Force Protection
  • Precision
  • Product Development
  • Refueling
  • Small Business
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3

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