Air National Guard 2011 Weapons Systems Modernization ...

Rapid Global MobilityINFORMATION PAPERONLC-130 JET ASSISTED TAKEOFF PROGRAM1. Background. The New York Air National Guard (ANG) 109th Airlift Wing provides 100percent of the Air Force capability to operate in extremely cold weather environments andsupport the National Science Foundation's (NSF) polar research missions using specialized, skiequippedLC-130 aircraft. The Jet Assisted Take-Off (JATO) rocket motor enables ski equippedLC-130 operations in deep field locations. The LC-130 is currently using JATO bottlesproduced in the 1950s and the existing stock will soon be depleted. It is critical that ANG planto procure replacement JATO motors as soon as practical. The LC-130 will eventually have tolimit their deep field missions in the polar-regions if the motors are not replaced, Indian HeadNaval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) will complete the development of a new design but thereis no funding to complete production efforts.2. Requirement. National Guard Bureau (NGB) ORD 002-03, 20 Feb 03.3. Impact If Not Funded. If new JATO motors are not available, cancellation of deep fieldoperations for the LC-130 will result. Both the science and rescue missions will be required touse alternate methods for transportation which will result in the loss of their operationalcapability.4. Unit Impacted.109 AW Schenectady, NY5. Contractor. Indian Head NSWC, Indian Head, MD.6. Cost.JATO Replacement Unit Cost Program Cost1750 Replacement JATO Motors (3010) $20,000 $35,000,00055Legacy Platforms, Future Fight