KC-130J Transport Aircraft (KC-130J)

Abstract

The KC-130J Transport Aircraft (KC-130J) is a high-wing, long range land based monoplane which is powered by four turboprop engines equipped with six blade variable pitch propellers. The KC-130J program provides the Marine Corps with air-to-air refueler/tactical transport capability to replace the KC-130 F/R/T aircraft. Specific KC-130J mission capabilities encompass air-to-air refueling, rapid ground refueling, tactical troop transport, aerial delivery of personnel and cargo, airborne radio relay, tactical aero-medical evacuation, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, and Close Air Support. The KC-130J improves readiness, capability and survivability while reducing maintenance and operating costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA614838

Entities

Organizations

  • Naval Air Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Department Of Defense
  • End Items
  • Engineering
  • Maintenance
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Procurement
  • Procurement
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transport Ships
  • Turboprop Engines
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.