Photo: Indian Air Force’s sixth Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules enroute to India

December 16, 2011 Comments Off on Photo: Indian Air Force’s sixth Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules enroute to India 370 Views

From the photo site of Lockheed Martin.

Number six of the six C-130J Super Hercules ordered by India, under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, departed Marietta, Ga. on December 15, 2011. This aircraft, like its five predecessors, was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.

A photo of tail number KC-3801. Click on the image for the high resolution view and see the the infra-red pod under the nose of the aircraft.

These C-130J’s were ordered post 26/11 and are meant to be used by India’s elite special and counter-terrorism forces. Hence the ability to operate in complete darkness.

 
Hat tip to Neelam Mathews for the lead.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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