MC-130 High and Low Tactics

Question 1

Mountainous low-level, upwind or downwind better IRT crosswinds?

Answer 1

Downwind side of valley/Upwind side of terrain

Question 2

Airland - True airspeed and altitude considerations

Answer 2

True airspeed will increase as altitude increases

Approximate TAS: divide alt by 1000, multiply by 2.5 and add to KIAS/KCAS

Ex: TAS at 6000 ft and 240 KCAS = 255 KTAS

Question 3

Advantages and disadvantages of perpendicular ridge crossings

Answer 3

Advantages:

• Fastest (most direct) crossing

Disadvantages:

• Requires commitment to crossing further out
• Requires more time/distance to abort crossing (more time in WEZ?)

Question 4

Advantages and disadvantages of 45 degree ridge crossings

Answer 4

Advantages:

• Decreases crossing time
• Delays commitment to crossing
• Faster abort if required

Disadvantages:

• Requires earlier commitment to crossing than a parallel crossing
• Longer time spent on initial side of ridge (if running from a threat???)

Question 5

Advantages and disadvantages of parallel ridge crossings

Answer 5

Modification of 45 degree (oblique) crossing

Advantages:

• Allows aircraft to delay crossing if energy state is a concern (slower climb, maintain/regain airspeed)
• Delays commitment to crossing
• Allows aircraft to fly closer to the ridge
• Faster crossing abort

Disadvantages:

• Spend more time on starting side of ridge (running from a threat???)

Question 6

Aircraft run-in performance at HA

Answer 6

Deceleration will vary due to density

Increased drag due to configuration will require more power

Higher TAS and GS

Question 7

MANPADS performance at HA

Answer 7

See slide 31

Question 8

ADA ranges at HA

Answer 8

Rounds will travel 30-40% farther when fired from 10,000’

Question 9

Ridge crossing which is better? Headwind or tailwind?

Answer 9

Tailwind