India to acquire six more C-130J aircraft

Last Updated: Sunday, October 2, 2011, 15:38

The IAF had signed a deal for six C-130J aircraft for about USD 1.1 billion with Lockheed Martin on January 31, 2008.

Sikkim quake: C-130J plane used for the first time

Last Updated: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 21:46

C-130J, a Lockheed Martin-built special aircraft, was deployed for the first time by the elite 77 Squadron in relief operations in quake-hit Sikkim.

IAF inducts `Super Hercules` transport aircraft

Last Updated: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 18:53

After four decades, the Indian Air Force on Saturday inducted an American origin aircraft, the C-130J `Super Hercules` transport plane.

IAF`s first C-130J aiflifter to arrive this week

Last Updated: Sunday, January 16, 2011, 15:22

The Indian Air Force`s new acquisition from the US for special forces operations, the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter, will reach its home base at Hindon on the outskirts of the national capital this week.

US: Maiden test flight for C-130J next month

Last Updated: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 11:50

The C-130J Super Hercules will provide Indian Air Force with modern airlift.

IAF to receive all six C-130J airlifters in 2011

Last Updated: Friday, August 13, 2010, 13:27

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will receive the first two C-130J special operations aircraft from the United States in February 2011 and the remaining four ordered by the end of the year.