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HC-130H/J Long Range Surveillance Aircraft: Project Profile

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The HC-130H/J fleet carry out traditional missions including search and rescue, cargo and personnel transport, law enforcement and international ice patrol.

Characteristics

• Number Planned:  nine HC-130Js; 23 HC-130Hs
• Length:  99 feet, 7 inches
• Wingspan:  132 feet 7inches Height:  38 feet 8 inches
• Maximum Weight:  175,000 pounds
• Speed:  339 knots (J); 325 knots (H)
• Range:  5,500 nautical miles (J); 4,100 nautical miles (H)
• Endurance:  21 hours (J); 14 hours (H)
• Crew:  three (J); seven (H)

Features

• Real-time tracking and Rescue 21 integration to enhance the common operating picture and maritime domain awareness
• Advanced radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors for intelligence gathering
• C4ISR components complementing the capabilities and equipment of the HC-144A Medium Range Surveillance aircraft
• HC-130J is the first C-130 aircraft in the world with a 360-degree, belly-mounted, multimode surface search radar

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