Vuelo del prototipo del Hercules HC-130J

Vuelo del prototipo del Hercules HC-130J


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Lockeed Martin anunció que el 29 de julio el prototipo del HC-130J realizó su primer vuelo.
La aeronave está basada en el C-130J Clásico pero configurado para misiones de rescate en zonas de geografía montañosa accidentada (riscos).
El prototipo incorpora una extensa lista de modificaciones respecto al modelo C-130J original,como un radar de búsqueda aire superficie de 360º de barrido,sistema direccional de señales S.O.S (socorro),sensores de imágenes electro-ópticos/infrarojo montados en su nariz,sistema embarcado de identificación automática,nueva suite de comunicaciones,tanques extra de combustible,lanzadores flare y equipo generador de humo
Lockeed informó que la aeronave será entregada en septiembre al comando de combate aéreo de la USAF,quién inicirá un proceso de habilitación y validación operacional.Hay dos ejemplares pedidos,no obstante eso,está prevista la adquisición de 18 ejemplares del HC-130.

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HC-130J Super Hercules
Increased Capability for Personnel Recovery Missions
A New Warrior
Ready for personnel recovery operations

The HC-130J is a modern personnel recovery aircraft delivering increased versatility and operational capability to the warfighter with its more powerful engines and HC-130J-unique features. It is capable of worldwide operations requiring rapid deployment to austere airfields and denied territory for expeditionary, all-weather personnel recovery. It provides airdrop/airland, low-level helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling capability.


HC-130J Features

Advanced multispectral sensors and 60/90 kVA generators
Expanded avionics – including enhanced displays and dual military SATCOMs
Modernized refueling system – low- and high-speed aerial refueling and rapid ground refueling
Fully functional combat system operator crew station
Universal aerial refueling receptacle slipway installation – virtually unlimited range, endurance
Enhanced cargo handling system – greatly reduced reconfiguration times, excellent airdrop accuracy
Enhanced service life center wing
Well-defined growth path to even greater combat capabilit
Advanced multispectral sensors and 60/90 kVA generators
Right Aircraft . . . Ready Now

Quantum Performance Leap. Forty percent more tanker/mobility performance in high altitudes/hot environments.

Low Risk. Based on fully tested, combat-proven KC-130J with production-installed HC-130J-unique features.

High Reliability/Ease of Maintenance. Modern, reliable systems with innovative maintenance/support/training solutions drive outstanding mission capable rates.

Proven Team. Successfully developed and delivered 11 C-130J variants with excellent cost/schedule performance.

Low-Cost Solution. Greatly reduced C-130J operating/total ownership costs





HC-130J Specifications


Length 97 ft 9 in.
Height 38 ft 9 in.
Wingspan 132 ft 7 in.
Horizontal tail span 52 ft 8 in.
Maximum takeoff/landing weights 164,000/162,000 lb
Maximum fuel offload at 1,000 n.mi radius 21,000 lb

Landing/takeoff ground roll (maximum effort) 1,500 ft
Power plant
4 Rolls-Royce AE2100D3 4,591 pshp engines, Dowty R391, 6-blade propellers, all composite
Maximum cruise speed 335 KTAS

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