MC-130J Commando II - Cockpit

A photo taken over the shoulder of a pilot of a MC-130J Commando II, the newest aircraft in the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)'s fleet.

The MC-130J features a sophisiticated digital cockpit that utliises numerous multi-function displays to show flight data, mission planning data and sensor data including radar and imagery from the MC-130J electro-optical-infrared turret.

A heads-up display (HUD) provides the pilot with 90% of the data needed to fly without the need to look down at instruments.

The MC-130J is a multi-role aircraft that can insert, extract and resupply special operations forces and refuel helicopters and CV-22 Ospreys mid-air and on the ground.

The MC-130J is operated by the 522nd Special Operations Squadron.