AC/MC-130J
Abstract
The AC/MC-130J program element funds core SOF-unique modifications to replace aging MC-130E Combat Talon I, MC-130P Combat Shadow, MC-130H Combat Talon II, AC-130H Spectre, AC-130W Stinger II, AC-130U Spooky airframes. The 8 AC-130H Spectre, 12 AC-130W Stinger II and 17 AC-130U Spooky 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-level navigation and in-flight refueling. 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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 1160429BB_7_0400_PB_2014
- Change Summary Explanation
- Funding: FY 2012: Decrease of -$0.480 million is due to a transfer of funds to Small Business Innovative Research (-$0.480 million). FY 2013: None. FY 2014: Decrease of $-8.225 million is due to this Program Element being consolidated into SOCOM Program Element 1160403BB beginning FY 2014. Schedule: None. Technical: None
- Service Agency Name
- United States Special Operations Command
Entities
Organizations
- United States Special Operations Command
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