![]() The USCG plans to replace all older model HC-130H aircraft with HC-130J aircraft by 2027. USCG C-130 on display at the 2004 NAS Oceana Airshow. ![]() This allows for significant savings in terms of operational and logistical costs. The cockpit avionics upgrades, coupled with more efficient engine and propeller designs, allow the aircraft to fly higher, get on scene faster, stay on scene longer and fly safer than any other fixed wing aircraft in the USCG inventory. The HC-130J is a major upgrade from the legacy C-130’s employed by the USCG since 1959. The mission system suite includes a two operator workstation on the flight deck, a nose-mounted EO/IR pod, a belly-mounted surface search radar, as well as other communication and surveillance sensors. The HC-130J aircraft has a unique mission system suite installed on the aircraft. The HC-130J aircraft are worldwide deployable and can often be found supporting counter-narcotics operations in the Eastern Pacific, long range Search and Rescue in the Atlantic, or marine safety missions operating International Ice Patrol from Newfoundland, Canada. Employment in this manner was deemed impractical, which meant that airfields on land would be the roost for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Herks. All operational aircraft are based at the air station in Elizabeth City, N.C., and operate primarily off the eastern seaboard. There are currently six HC-130J aircraft in the USCG inventory with an additional three on order through the manufacturer. Coast Guard has been flying HC-130J aircraft since the first aircraft was delivered in 2003 and went into initial operational capability in 2008. ![]() Power Plant: 4x 5,600 hp Allison 2100 turboprop engines 25, 2021 - Coast Guard delivers 11th Minotaur-missionized HC-144 to fleet. 29, 2021 - Coast Guard accepts missionized HC-130J aircraft. JCoast Guard awards contract for C-130J missionization. ![]() Categories Coast Guard Aircraft Coast Guard Equipment Military Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft Surveillance Aircraft 2, 2022 - Coast Guard accepts delivery of 13th upgraded HC-144B aircraft. ![]()
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