According to the US Air Force Special Operations Command, the MC-130J is an advanced aircraft, each costing more than 100 million US dollars. This aircraft played a role in successfully rescuing the second US F-15E pilot who was shot down in Iran. This type of aircraft is designed to deliver and withdraw forces deep behind enemy lines, and can be refueled in the air. The aircraft is equipped with advanced sensors to resist anti-aircraft interception weapons, including thermal tracking systems. A US official said that the US destroyed two MC-130J aircraft during this rescue mission. US officials did not specify how these planes had problems.

According to the US Air Force Special Operations Command, the MC-130J is an advanced aircraft, each costing more than 100 million US dollars. This aircraft played a role in successfully rescuing the second US F-15E pilot who was shot down in Iran. This type of aircraft is designed to deliver and withdraw forces deep behind enemy lines, and can be refueled in the air. The aircraft is equipped with advanced sensors to resist anti-aircraft interception weapons, including thermal tracking systems. A US official said that the US destroyed two MC-130J aircraft during this rescue mission. US officials did not specify how these planes had problems.