The U.S. Coast Guard's HC-130J Super Hercules fleet is a critical asset for long-range surveillance and maritime patrol.Equipped with advanced radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, and a 360-degree belly-mounted surface search radar, the aircraft is designed to detect, classify, and identify objects across vast oceanic expanses.Its primary missions include search and rescue, law enforcement, and logistics.The HC-130J provides heavy air transport for personnel and cargo, and it serves as a command and control platform, allowing crews to gather and share vital information with other operational forces.With a range of 4,900 nautical miles and an endurance of over 20 hours, the Super Hercules enables the Coast Guard to extend its reach and respond to a wide array of missions, from drug and migrant interdiction to environmental protection and disaster relief.