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

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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 refuelertactical transport capability to replace the KC-130FRT aircraft. Specific KC-130J mission capabilities encompass air-to-air refueling, air delivered ground refueling, tactical troop transport, aerial delivery of personnel and cargo, airborne radio relay, tactical aero-medical evacuation, multi-sensor reconnaissance, and close air support. The KC-130J improves readiness, capability and survivability while reducing maintenance and operating costs.

Author(s):
Dawson, Douglas
Author Organization(s):
U.S. Navy Patuxent River United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD1019430
Pagination:
0039

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
transport aircraft, marine corps, military acquisition, military capabilities, survivability, multisensors, test and evaluation, procurement, cost estimates, logistics support, cargo, Aeromedical evacuation, Refueling in flight, contracts
Keyword(s):
sar(Selected Acquisition Report), KC 130J aircraft
Report Date:
2015 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2016 Dec 16