fltsload Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 The Air Force plans to launch an initiative in Fiscal 201l to acquire 16 new gunships based on modified, new-build MC-130J special operations tankers that are outfitted with a "precision strike package" to give them an attack capability, according to newly released budget documents and defense officials. The Air Force is requesting $1.6 billion from Fiscal 2011 through 2015 for this recapitalization. These aircraft would increase the size of the Air Force's highly taxed gunship fleet to 33 aircraft, a net increase of eight, after accounting for the planned retirement of eight aging AC-130Hs, Vice Adm. Stephen Stanley, director of force structure and resources on the Joint Staff, told reporters Monday when discussing the Pentagon's 2011 budget proposal. The first aircraft would be bought in Fiscal 2012, followed by two in Fiscal 2013, five in Fiscal 2014, and the final eight in Fiscal 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldschmidt29 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I'll believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yawdamper Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 It is a very good possibility with much of the prep work towards an AC-130J being already engineered on the HC birds. ie factory UARRSI. Military contracts are never a sure thing until signed, and even then........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railrunner130 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I read this earlier today. It's a bit confusing. By "precision strike package" do they mean like the Marine KC-130Js, with the adaptable Hellfire racks? Or are they talking about popping out the side escape hatches to put guns in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc130fe Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Would love to talk about it, but have been sworn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I thought we "don't talk about fight club." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTII Raven Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I read this earlier today. It's a bit confusing. By "precision strike package" do they mean like the Marine KC-130Js, with the adaptable Hellfire racks? Or are they talking about popping out the side escape hatches to put guns in? Cross deck the Dragon Spear package a possiblity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaprad Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I thought we "don't talk about fight club." Rules 1 and 2 Casey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELENator Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Would love to talk about it, but have been sworn... I'm with you on that... I just got back from assisting that entire gig. Man, it's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Was just talking to my AFSOC guy. Contract will be awarded in April, with first delivery in October 2014. Apparently the RFP went out last month and is publicly available, so no OPSEC concerns in this regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumHerc Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 The Air Force plans to launch an initiative in Fiscal 201l to acquire 16 new gunships based on modified, new-build MC-130J special operations tankers that are outfitted with a "precision strike package" to give them an attack capability, according to newly released budget documents and defense officials. The Air Force is requesting $1.6 billion from Fiscal 2011 through 2015 for this recapitalization. These aircraft would increase the size of the Air Force's highly taxed gunship fleet to 33 aircraft, a net increase of eight, after accounting for the planned retirement of eight aging AC-130Hs, Vice Adm. Stephen Stanley, director of force structure and resources on the Joint Staff, told reporters Monday when discussing the Pentagon's 2011 budget proposal. The first aircraft would be bought in Fiscal 2012, followed by two in Fiscal 2013, five in Fiscal 2014, and the final eight in Fiscal 2015. source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 source? Air Force World Vol. 93, No. 4 April 2010 It was copied by a lot of bloggers when it came out. Here is a link: http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2010/April%202010/0410world.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3_Super_Bee Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 source? Air Force World Vol. 93, No. 4 April 2010 It was copied by a lot of bloggers when it came out. Here is a link: http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2010/April%202010/0410world.aspx Another good indication would be a AFSOC tour at the Marietta plant this past week. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Herk Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Another good indication would be a AFSOC tour at the Marietta plant this past week. Naw...AFSOC has enough irons in the fire with Lockheed from CWB programs, to MC-130J, to other stuff that them being at LM may mean nothing at all....then again... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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