The fully modernized C-130 has never been better equipped to meet the challenges of today’s and tomorrow’s diverse military and global airspace missions. The upgrade features a modular, cost-effective avionics suite in a fully digital glass cockpit that includes dual central Mission Computers, open architecture VME rack systems, dual embedded GPS/INS, seven 6x8 multifunction color displays (MFCDs), dual head-up displays for accurate short strip landing, Digital Map – paperless cockpit and Data Link.

These and other advanced avionics systems and features result in an extended performance envelope whose benefits include maximum redundancy, safety, situational awareness, and enhanced survivability, while simultaneously lessening the workload for pilot and crew.

Additionally, the avionics suite enables performing all global airspace missions, precision strip landing, accurate airdrop, weight and balance calculations and search & rescue missions. Structural refurbishment and major systems replacement enable multi-year life extension.