The HC-130J is the only dedicated fixed-wing Personnel Recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. Its mission is to rapidly deploy to execute combatant commander directed recovery operations to austere airfields and denied territory for expeditionary, all weather personnel recovery operations to include airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to ...

The Lockheed HC-130 is an extended-range, search and rescue (SAR)/ combat search and rescue (CSAR) version of the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft, with two different versions operated by two separate services in the U.S. armed forces.

The Lockheed Martin HC-130J Combat King II is the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform and is flown by Air Combat Command (ACC). This C-130J variation specializes in tactical profiles and avoiding detection and …

The 39th Rescue Squadron, located at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, operates HC-130J Combat King II aircraft that carry out the 920th Rescue Wing's mission to plan, lead, and conduct military rescue operations and missions to deny competitors and adversaries exploitation of isolated personnel.

The HC-130J features a 20 percent increase in speed and altitude and a 40 percent increase in range compared to the HC-130H model. The HC-130J is the long-range search and rescue variant of the C-130J flown by the U. S. Coast Guard.

The HC-130J replaces HC-130P/Ns as the only dedicated fixed-wing Personnel Recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. It is an extended-range version of the C-130J Hercules transport.

Aug 22, 2019 · The HC/MC-130J is a medium-sized, four-engine turboprop tactical transport aircraft with hose and drogue aerial refueling, airdrop, and command and control capabilities.

Feb 20, 2013 · HC-130J Combat King II is a personnel recovery / combat search and rescue aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin. It is an extended-range variant of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. HC-130J Combat King II can fly at a speed of …

The HC-130J Combat King replaces HC-130P/Ns as the only dedicated fixed-wing Personnel Recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. It is an extended-range version of the C-130J Hercules...

Nov 14, 2022 · The HC-130J is a fixed-wing Personnel Recovery Platform flown by rescue wings, squadrons and groups belonging to Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard.