Metalbasher Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The Road to the New Rescue Tanker: Air Force officials took delivery of the service's first new-build HC-130J rescue tanker from Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Ga., early last month, but this platform will not enter operational service for another two years. The aircraft will remain in Marietta undergoing developmental test until October 2011, SSgt Robin Stanchak, spokeswoman for the 23rd Wing at Moody AFB, Ga., told the Daily Report. After that, it will transfer to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., for use in operational testing and in training crew members from the base's 79th Rescue Squadron as the unit prepares for the transition from the HC-130 to the HC-130J, she said. Finally, in December 2012, the Air Force expects to deliver this HC-130J, along with two others, to the 79th RQS. The unit will then begin initial operations with the HC-130Js and be ready for deployments, said Stanchak. The Air Force is acquiring a total of 37 HC-130Js as well as 37 brand new MC-130J special-mission aircraft under an $8.7 billion recapitalization program that runs from Fiscal 2008 through Fiscal 2019. The HC-130Js are replacing Air Combat Command's HC-130s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyclark Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I knew the 2012 date was too good to be true for Moody AFB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) This is what I have for HC-130J deliveries: 09-0108 HC130J USAF ABQ 2010 09-0109 HC130J USAF ABQ 2010 HC130J USAF ABQ 2013 HC130J USAF DMA 2013 HC130J USAF DMA 2013 HC130J USAF DMA 2013 HC130J USAF DMA 2013 HC130J USAF DMA 2013 HC130J USAF DMA 2013 HC130J USAF DMA 2013 HC130J USAF ABQ 2013 HC130J USAF DMA 2014 HC130J USAF DMA 2014 HC130J USCG TBD 2014 HC130J USAF TBD 2014 HC130J USAF TBD 2014 HC130J USAF TBD 2014 HC130J USAF TBD 2014 HC130J USCG 2014 The C-130J production backlog is over 150 aircraft and extends into 2015. Note: The production schedule has changed as of February 2011. All of the above is no longer valid. Edited March 22, 2011 by Jansen The production schedule has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyclark Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 The new J models at Ramstein seem to be more work than the old Es. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yawdamper Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Tiny, from an avionics standpoint, you might be right. Give them some time to learn and get familiar and I would expect much higher readiness numbers than the E models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyclark Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 We'll see. The Lockheed support seems pretty useless though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Question for you HC-J types - w/o the FE, who runs the HAR and IFR procedures? One more question, does the J come with a J-1-1 in the event the FMS tanks? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The new HC-130J personnel recovery aircraft, developed for the United States Air Force Air Combat Command, has completed developmental testing. The final test point was air-to-air refueling and was achieved on March 14. This was the first refueling of an HC-130J, and the first ever boom refueling of a C-130 where the aircraft’s refueling receiver was installed during aircraft production. This test point also applies to the MC-130J Combat Shadow II aircraft in production for Air Force Special Operations Command. Rollout of the first MC-130J will be celebrated at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Ga. on March 29. The first HC-130Js and MC-130Js will start deliveries in August with Initial Operational Capability for both scheduled for 2012. Pictures: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/aeronautics/press_photos/2011/HC-130J_refuel01.jpg http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/aeronautics/press_photos/2011/HC-130J_refuel02.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railrunner130 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 The new J models at Ramstein seem to be more work than the old Es. Bring back Delta Squadron. My beer low light has been on so long it's burnt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGWILD Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I Suppose the 58Th SOW will get the tankers before most anyone else since they send most students to Kirtland to learn the systems and rescue in general plus the Tacos are in transition for F16's to some form of 130? not too sure if it will be tankers but with new Governor she will probably not buy too many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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