The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is buying two new C-130J hurricane hunter aircraft to replace the modified P-3s its been plowing through the worst weather on the planet for the past 50 years. The shiny new Hercs are being funded in part through a special appropriation in 2023 and they are, of course, much more than just hurricane viewing platforms
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/noaa-buying-new-hurricane-hunters