The Coast Guard's HC-130J Hercules is a long-range, multi-mission aircraft that serves as the service's primary platform for maritime patrol, law enforcement, and search and rescue.Its advanced features, including a modern digital cockpit, powerful engines, and a suite of sophisticated sensors, allow it to fly for extended periods over vast ocean areas to locate distressed mariners, interdict drug smugglers, and enforce U.S. law.With its ability to serve as an on-scene command and control platform and its capacity to airdrop survival equipment and supplies, the HC-130J is a crucial asset in protecting lives and securing the nation's maritime borders.