AC/MC-130J (formerly SOF Tanker Recapitalization)
Abstract
NOTE: Beginning in FY 2012, this project was renamed AC/MC-130J. Former name was SOF Tanker Recapitalization. The AC/MC-130J project funds core SOF-unique modifications to replace aging MC-130E Combat Talon I, MC-130P Combat Shadow, and AC-130H Spectre airframes. 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 leaflets, small special operations teams, resupply bundles and combat rubber raiding craft; and close air support (CAS), air interdiction, armed reconnaissance, escort, and force protection - integrated base defense. Additional capabilities include low-light navigation and in-flight refueling as a receiver. The Air Force will procure and field basic aircraft, common support equipment, and trainers for USSOCOM. USSOCOM will then employ an incremental upgrade aproach to incorporate SOF capabilities onto the Air Force-provided aircraft. Sub-projects include: • SOF-Unique Modification Development & Analysis. Conduct trade-off analysis, development, integration, and testing of aircraft enhancements to meet SOF-unique mission requirements. Enhancements include, but are not limited to, SOF communications, aircraft performance enhancements, situational awareness enhancements, survivability systems, Precision Strike Package aircraft infrastructure development, and other SOF mission kits.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- S875_1160429BB_7_0400_PB_2012
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