Description:
MC-130W is a modified C-130H aircraft intended to support US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) replacing MC-130Hs and MC-130Ps lost performing missions during the global war on terrorism. The first MC-130W aircraft was rolled out on 28 June 2006 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. A dozen such modified aircraft were required by the US Air Force to replace four MC-130Hs and one MC-130P combat losses logged until June 2006. The new Combat Talon variant is based on C-130H airframes from 1987 to 1990.
MC-130W leverages the same abilities of its predecessors, mainly infiltration and exfiltration, but adding air-to-air refueling in support of special operations and search and rescue (SAR) helicopters. Air refueling pods were added to this Combat Talon variant for that purpose. MC-130W can be refueled in-flight to extend its mission range. Modifications also include a basic electronic warfare capability to avoid potential threats, ability to work in special light conditions and strengthening of the tail.
Specifications Dimensions: Height 7 m, Length 30.4 m
Power: Power 19,640 shp
Other: Number of Engines 4
Operators
United States of America / 12
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Notes (*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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United States of America / 12 