The MC-130J is replacing the aging SOF fleet of 37 MC-130E and P tankers. The MC-130J includes an advanced two-pilot flight station with fully integrated digital avionics fully populated Combat Systems Operator and auxiliary flight deck stations 13 color multifunctional liquid crystal displays head-up displays fully integrated navigation systems with dual inertial navigation system and global positioning system integrated defensive systems low-power color radar digital moving map display new turboprop engines with six-bladed, all-composite propellers digital autopilot improved fuel, environmental and ice-protection systems enhanced cargo-handling system Universal Air Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation (UARRSI), air refueling pods, Electro Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) System dual SATCOM for voice/data 60/90 KVA generators increased DC electrical output, loadmaster/scanner restraint system and LAIRCM provisions. Its secondary mission includes the airdrop of leaflets. The MC-130J primarily flies missions at night to reduce probability of visual acquisition and intercept by airborne threats. The Commando II flies clandestine, or low visibility, single or multi-ship low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tilt-rotor aircraft, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces (SOF) by airdrop or airland intruding politically sensitive or hostile territories. The MC-130J Commando II is intended to replace the aging MC-130E and P-model aerial refueling aircraft. Power Plant: 4 Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 TurbopropsĬrew: Two pilots, one combat systems officer (officers), and two loadmasters (enlisted) Categories Air Force Aircraft Air Force Equipment Military Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft Tanker Aircraft
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