Long-Range Search and Rescue
The HC-130J is the long-range search and rescue variant of the C-130J flown by the U. S. Coast Guard. The aircraft's mission system includes automatic identification and direction-finding capabilities; long range, multi-mode radar; electro-optical and infraread, or EO/IR, sensor turret that provides both imagery and target data; advanced open architecture mission system processor; and an extensive communications suite.? 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.?
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