HC/MC-130 Recap
Abstract
HC/MC-130 Recapitalization will replace and augment the aging USAF fleets of combat rescue HC-130P/N and special operations MC-130E/P aircraft which are experiencing airworthiness, maintainability and operational limitations. The HC/MC-130 Recap Capabilities Production Document (CPD) defines a common baseline configuration for the weapon system and a FY 2012 Initial Operational Capability. The JROC validated the CPD in Aug 2009. FY10 HC/MC-130J program RDT&E funding provides for: Systems engineering, integration and test of mature, fielded capabilities (e.g., electro-optical-infrared imaging, Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation (UARRSI), Enhanced Cargo Handling System (ECHS) and Enhanced Service Life (ESL) Wing, and a Combat Systems Officer crew station) with medium-transport aircraft for the HC/MC-130 Recap aircraft. The FY10 MC-130J program also has funds in PE 010160429BB for USSOCOM to develop and procure SOF-peculiar modifications to the common-configured aircraft procured by the USAF. FY11 HC/MC-130J program RDT&E funding provides for: 1) Continuation of systems engineering, integration and test of mature, fielded capabilities (e.g., electro-optical-infrared imaging, Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation (UARRSI), Enhanced Cargo Handling System (ECHS) and Enhanced Service Life (ESL) Wing, and a Combat Systems Officer crew station) with medium-transport aircraft for the HC/MC-130 Recap aircraft. 2) Trial kit install of the C-130J Block 7.0 into the HC/MC-130J. The C-130J Block 7.0 program is in PE 0401132F. Block 7.0 primarily addresses mandated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements. Block 7.0 is an international collaboration as the common core development costs are being shared by each participating nation (United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and the United States). Block 7.0 requirements include: a) Communication, Navigation & Identification (CNI) upgrades b) Dual Multi-Mode Receivers (MMR) with a Civil Global Positioning System c) CNI special processor upgrade d) Tactical datalink e) Mission computer upgrades The FY11 MC-130J program also has funds in PE 010160429BB for USSOCOM to develop and procure SOF-peculiar modifications to the common-configured aircraft procured by the USAF.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 655249_0605278F_5_3600_PB_2011
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