India's C-130J

[+ghostrider883]

India's C-130J Specs

 

In keeping with IAF requirements, the US Government has offered a unique C-130J configuration modified for special mission roles. Equipped with an Infrared Detection Set (IDS), the aircraft will be able to perform precision low-level flying, airdrops, and landing in blackout conditions. Self protection systems and other features are included to ensure aircraft survivability in hostile air defence environments. In addition the aircraft is equipped with air-to-air receiver refueling capability for extended range operations. Lockheed Martin will integrate this equipment and other capabilities into the Indian configuration as agreed between the governments.

 

The Indian Air Force’s new Super Hercules will be the longer fuselage or "stretched" variant of the C‑130J, similar to those being delivered to the U.S. Air Force. Deliveries to India will begin in 2011. India joins the growing number of nations with C-130J fleets including the United States, Australia, Canada, Demark, Italy, Norway and the United Kingdom. The C-130J carries eight 463L pallets, 97 medical litters, 24 CDS bundles, 128 combat troops and 92 paratroops.

 

C-130J-30 & KC-130 specs integrated into one a/c?

 

[+ST0RM]

Yes, the KC-130J does exist, but as I read the statement, it doesn't sound as if that is what your aircraft will be.

 

In addition the aircraft is equipped with air-to-air receiver refueling capability for extended range operations.

 

I'm pretty certain this means that the C-130 itself will have A/R capability in the form of a probe, since India has Il-78 tankers.

 

-Storm

[DWCAce]

I agree with Storm on the AR stuff. It looks like the pic shows the proposed C-130X (as in extra large), not the C-130J-30.

[JediMaster]

Really? That looks like the standard "stretch" variant to me.

[+ghostrider883]

Notice the tail no. - K-3801

[Abhi]

nice pics ghost.

[DWCAce]

Very nice