HC-130Recap
Abstract
Totals include funding for PRCP Progrm Number 257, HC/MC-130 Recap. This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production. 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. FY12 HC/MC-130J funding completes the HC/MC systems engineering and development for the basic aircraft FY12 HC/MC-130J program RDT&E funding also provides for Trial Kit Install (TKI) 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, and e) Mission computer upgrades. The FY12 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, 2012
- Source ID
- 655249_0605278F_5_3600_PB_2012
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