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/H aircraft which are experiencing airworthiness, maintainability and operational limitations. The RDT&E portion of the Recap program funds three major thrusts to include but not limited to Continuous Improvement Program, HC Block 7.0/8.1, and Governmental Test. The HC-130J Recap RDT&E activity integrates Block 7.0/8.1 into a HC-130J, provides program capability updates, studies, and integration with other HC-130J unique modifications. The HC-130J Block 7.0/8.1 program follows the same "Block Upgrade" strategy being used in the C-130J program (PE 0401132F). The USAF will be fielding the IFF Mode 5, ADS-B Out and Link-16 portions of Block 7.0/8.1 ahead of the remaining 36 capabilities in order to comply with the 2020 mandates. The USAF has also initiated the Communications Modernization program to comply with Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) and VINSON/ANDVT Cryptographic Modernization (VACM) mandates, as well as deliver Second-generation Anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN), Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), and HF Modernization capabilities to resolve DMS issues. The HC Block 7.0/8.1 Recap program is scheduled to complete development in 2021. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver the HC/MC-130 Recap weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605831F. In FY20 $0.334M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY21 $0.374M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. RDT&E permits the initiation and employment of rapid acquisition authorities to respond to emerging threats and requirements as needed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 675006_0605278F_7_3600_PB_2022
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- Root: HC/MC-130 Recap RDT&E
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