Information, Psychological and Civil Affairs Ops
The EC-130J Commando Solo is designed to conduct information operations, psychological operations and civil affairs broadcasts in AM, FM, HF, TV and military communications bands. The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command's 193rd Special Operations Wing, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania., operates the EC-130J and conducts Special Operations Forces missions and psychological operations leaflet drops.
Characteristics
Primary Function |
Psychological operations and information operations |
Speed |
335 mph |
Ceiling |
28,000 feet (8,534 meters) |
Maximum Takeoff Weight |
164,000 pounds (74,390 kilograms) |
Range |
2,300 nautical miles unrefueled |
Crew |
Pilot, copilot, flight systems officer, mission systems officer; two loadmasters and five electronic communications systems operators |