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Friday, June 25, 2010

C-130J Hercules ready for flight test

By: PTI

C-130J Super Hercules, a major force multiplier, is ready for flight test, its American manufacturer Lockheed Martin said on Friday.

The Indian Air Force purchased six C-130J-30s in the early 2008 at a cost of $1.059 billion. The painting of the first of the six Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules has been completed at the company’s Marietta, Georgia, facility.

The aircraft, the world’s most advanced airlifter, will be delivered by the year-end, the company said.
The programme for India includes training of aircrew and maintenance technicians, spare parts, and ground support and test equipment.

Also included is India-unique operational equipment designed to increase Special Operations capabilities. The six C-130Js will give the Indian Army and Air Force new special operations capabilities.

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