ロッキード MC-130 | |
|---|---|
| 国 | 米国 |
| 役割 | 特殊作戦軍用輸送機 |
| 初飛行 | 2011年4月 |
| 構築 | 100+ |
ザ ロッキード MC-130 は、アメリカ空軍特殊作戦司令部(AFSOC)が運用する特殊任務機のファミリー、航空教育訓練司令部の翼、および空軍予備軍のAFSOCが獲得した翼の基本的な指定です。ロッキードC-130ヘラクレス輸送に基づいて、MC-130sの任務は特殊作戦部隊の浸潤、浸透、補給、および(主に)特殊作戦ヘリコプターとチルトローター航空機の空気給油です。
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| ロッキード MC-130P コンバット シャドウ ウォーク アラウンド | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | ウラジーミル・ヤクボフ |
| ローカライズ | キャピタルシティ航空ショー |
| 写真 | 146 |
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| Hercules C-130 | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | 知りません |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 46 |
関連項目:
The “Shadow” in the Night
ザ Lockheed MC-130P Combat Shadow was a specialized variant of the C-130 Hercules, operated by the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Its primary mission was the clandestine air-to-air refueling of special operations helicopters, such as the MH-53 Pave Low and MH-60 Pave Hawk. Operating primarily at night and at low altitudes, the Combat Shadow provided the “long legs” necessary for deep-penetration rescue and infiltration missions behind enemy lines.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (MC-130P) |
|---|---|
| 役割 | Special Operations Air Refueling / Infiltration |
| 乗組員 | 7 (2 Pilots, Navigator, Flight Engineer, Radio Operator, 2 Loadmasters) |
| パワープラント | 4 × Allison T56-A-15 turboprops |
| Horsepower | 4,591 shp (3,425 kW) per engine |
| 最高速度 | 289 knots (333 mph / 535 km/h) |
| Refueling Speed | 105 to 120 knots (Critical for helicopters) |
| Service Ceiling | 33,000 feet (10,000 m) |
| Electronic Warfare | ALR-69 Radar Warning, ALE-40 Chaff/Flare dispensers |
Critical Engineering and Mission Systems
- Low-Speed Aerodynamics: To refuel helicopters safely, the MC-130P had to fly at exceptionally low speeds, often near its stall limit. This required precise throttle management and specialized training for the flight crew.
- Dual Drogue Refueling: The aircraft was equipped with two underwing refueling pods (usually the Sargent-Fletcher system). These pods extended hoses with “drogue” baskets that helicopter probes would plug into.
- Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Compatible: Every light on the aircraft—inside and out—was modified to be compatible with NVGs. This allowed the “Shadow” to fly “blacked out” during covert operations, remaining invisible to the naked eye while providing a beacon for friendly forces.
- Advanced Navigation: Unlike standard C-130s, the MC-130P featured highly accurate self-contained navigation systems, including GPS and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), to find isolated landing zones or refueling points in total darkness.
Operational Legacy
- From HC-130P to MC-130P: Originally designated as the HC-130P for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), the aircraft were transferred to AFSOC and re-designated MC-130P in 1996 to reflect their broader special operations role.
- Combat Proven: The Combat Shadow saw action in nearly every major U.S. conflict since Vietnam, including Operation Just Cause (Panama), Desert Storm, and the early years of the Global War on Terror.
- Rescue at Sea: Beyond combat, the MC-130P was frequently used to drop pararescue (PJ) teams and survival equipment to distressed vessels in the middle of the ocean.
- Retirement: The MC-130P was officially retired in 2015, replaced by the more powerful and technologically advanced MC-130J Commando II.
ビュー:1993
