Lockheed Hc-130 (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Lockheed HC-130 is an extended-range, search and rescue (SAR) and Combat search and rescue (CSAR) version of the C-130 Hercules transport. The HC-130H and HC-130J versions are operated by the United States Coast Guard in a SAR and maritime reconnaissance role. The HC-130P and HC-130N Combat King models are operated by the United States Air Force for long-range SAR and CSAR. The USAF variants are also capable of refueling appropriately equipped helicopters in flight and are also used to extend the range of combat search and rescue helicopters by providing air refueling, airdrop pararescue forces and equipment, and to execute on scene CSAR command and control.