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| Product Type | Vehicle Production |
| Country | United States |
| Product Name | Lockheed HC-130P/N Combat King |
| Product Quantity | 22 |
| Unit Cost | 77,000,000.00 |
| On the Catalogue? | Yes |
| Private / Encrypted? | No |
| Completion Date | Sun, 10 Nov 2019 |
| Total Cost | 1,694,000,000.00 |
| Product Information | The USAF HC-130P/N, also known as the Combat King aircraft, can fly in the day against a reduced threat; however, crews normally fly night, low-level, air refueling and airdrop operations using night vision goggles (NVG). The aircraft can routinely fly low-level NVG tactical flight profiles to avoid detection. To enhance the probability of mission success and survivability near populated areas, USAF HC-130 crews employ tactics that include incorporating no external lighting or communications and avoiding radar and weapons detection. Secondary mission capabilities include performing tactical airdrops of pararescue specialist teams, small bundles, zodiac watercraft, or four-wheel drive all-terrain vehicles; and providing direct assistance to a survivor in advance of the arrival of a recovery vehicle. Other capabilities are extended visual and electronic searches over land or water, tactical airborne radar approaches and unimproved airfield operations. A team of three Pararescuemen (PJ's), trained in emergency trauma medicine, harsh environment survival and assisted evasion techniques, is part of the basic mission crew complement. |
