EFVS upgrades for spec ops C-130J

Lockheed Martin has introduced Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) upgrades for some configurations of the C-130J tactical transport aircraft, company officials told Jane’s at the 2019 Paris Air Show, which was held from June 17-23. The upgrade, which comprises an internal research and development effort by Lockheed Martin, could be made available to C-130J customers, including the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), which has its headquarters based at Hurlburt Field, Fla. C-130J special operations cockpits typically utilize a terrain awareness and warning system; ground and traffic collision avoidance systems; flight management system; inertial navigation system; and night vision compatible heads-up display (HUD). Speaking to Jane’s at Le Bourget, LM officials said the EFVS would support low-level infiltration and exiting missions of C-130J aircraft and integrates additional sensor sight pictures into the pilot’s HUD to help with vision through clouds, smoke, and other obstructions. (Source: Jane’s 06/21/19)