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  "id": "ec-130h",
  "name": "EC-130H (Compass Call)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "USA",
  "category": "Airborne electronic warfare system",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1983,
  "operators": [
    "USA"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The EC-130H Compass Call is an airborne tactical EW weapon system with a primary mission to disrupt enemy command and control.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Lockheed Corporation Lockheed Martin",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 11,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 29.8,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 40.41,
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      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Wing area",
      "section": "dims",
      "v": "162.12 m sq",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 11.4,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 69750,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Max takeoff weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "4 x Allison T56-A-15",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "4,591 shp each",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_kmh",
      "v": 589,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 7077,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Landing run",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "518 m",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of climb",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "579 m/min",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Navigation Radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "AN/APN-241 weather and navigational radar.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
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      "label": "Communications Upgrade",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The communication suite upgrades include more multi-asset coordination nets; modernized data link terminals; and expansion of satellite communications connectivity.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Radar Upgrade",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Early warning/acquisition radar and navigation systems performance improved with higher radiated energy and extended frequency range.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "EW countermeasures",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "countermeasures include chaff, flares, active and passive RF decoys, and active and passive electro-optical decoys.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chaff/Flares",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "AN/AAQ-24(V) Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) System",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Advanced IR countermeasure to defeat IR homing missiles.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Mission Systems: tactical radio acquisition and countermeasures subsystem (tracs c)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Digital, programmable receiver suite enabling target acquisition.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Mission Systems: special emitter array (spear) jamming pod",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Active jamming system with two-way data link capability.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "EC-130E ABNCC",
      "text": "This was an EC-130E with an airborne command and control center (ABNCC) in a roll-on/roll-off tactical command post capsule.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "EC-130G/Q",
      "text": "A U.S. Navy C-130E fitted with AN/USC-13 TACAMO (take charge and move out) communications equipment by Rockwell was used in support of strategic missile submarines.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "EC-130J Commando Solo",
      "text": "Highly specialized modifications have been made to the aircraft. Included in these modifications are enhanced navigation systems, self-protection equipment and the capability of broadcasting color television on a multitude of worldwide standards throughout…",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "fighter",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/ec-130h.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-ec-130h": {
      "title": "EC-130H (Compass Call) American Airborne Electronic Warfare System",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/EC-130H_Compass_Call_American_Airborne_Electronic_Warfare_System",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}