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USA in case of war with Russia or China is able to use the aircraft for special missions MC-130J Commando II, reports 19FortyFive. The aircraft first entered service in 2012 and took part in the operation to liquidate ISIS leader (banned in the Russian Federation) Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi.
One such plane costs $ 114 million. MC-130J Commando II specializes in air refueling of helicopters for special operations and also for the transfer of special forces in poor visibility, including night. “ While soldiers are in battle, they can supply special operations units in half-empty or forbidden areas or provide support for psychological operations by dropping leaflets or sending messages, & # 39; & # 39; says the article.
The MC-130 is considered a universal aircraft that can do a lot in the right hands, one former pilot of such an aircraft emphasized. “ For example, we can deliver SEAL supplies in the Philippines or land behind enemy lines and evacuate seriously wounded soldiers, & # 39; & # 39; he noted.
It was also recently revealed that the aircraft is capable of carrying the M142 artillery missile system (HIMARS). This happened during an exercise in the Baltic Sea. This means that this aircraft is able to deliver deadly systems across the battlefield in a short period of time.
During a potential conflict, the MC-130 is able to create rapid rearmament and refueling. “Such an impromptu installation will increase the survival and mortality of NATO aircraft, as it will be more difficult for Russians to attack because they will operate from an unknown 'airport,'” the article points out.