RFI issued for IAF’s C-130J transport aircraft requirement

Written on May 3, 2007 – 4:27 pm | by Frontier India Strategic and Defence |

May 03, 2007 (FIDSNS)

A Letter of Request has been issued to the Government of United States in December, 2006 indicating the requirement of C-130J transport craft for the Indian Air Force.

The Lockheed Martin C-130 is the US Air Force principal tactical cargo and personnel transport aircraft, and the C-130J Hercules is the latest model, featuring a glass cockpit, digital avionics and a new propulsion system with a six-bladed propeller.

C-130J was displayed at Aero India 2007. Lockheed Martin is said to have had several rounds of talks with Indian officials for the sale approximately 10 C-130J aircrafts. The company advertises it to be ideal for counter-terrorist operations.

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