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Lokid MC-130
Zemlja	Sad
Ulogu	Specijalne operacije vojni transportni avion
Prvi let	Januar 2011 »
Izgradio	100+

Čaj Lokid MC-130 je osnovna oznaka za porodicu aviona specijalne misije kojima upravlja Komanda za specijalne operacije vazduhoplovstva Sjedinjenih Američkih Država (AFSOC), krilo Komande za obrazovanje i obuku vazduha, i AFSOC-stekao krilo Komande rezervnog vazduhoplovstva. Na osnovu transporta Lockheed C-KSNUMKS Hercules, misije MC-KSNUMKSs su infiltracija, eksfiltracija i snabdevanje specijalnih operacija snaga, kao i dopunjavanje goriva u vazduhu (pre svega) helikoptera za specijalne operacije i aviona sa nagibnim rotorom.

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Fotografije	146

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The “Shadow” in the Night

Čaj 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)
Ulogu	Special Operations Air Refueling / Infiltration
Posada	7 (2 Pilots, Navigator, Flight Engineer, Radio Operator, 2 Loadmasters)
Powerplant	4 × Allison T56-A-15 turboprops
Horsepower	4,591 shp (3,425 kW) per engine
Maksimalna brzina	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.