Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Weighing more than 34 tonnes, capable of carrying even a tank, the features of C-130J Hercules are amazing


New Delhi: The bodies of 45 Indians who lost their lives in the massive fire in Kuwait have been brought back to India. These bodies were brought to Kochi in the Indian Air Force’s C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. This is not the first time that C-130J has been used in an airlift mission. Earlier also, it has been used in many search, rescue and strategic airlift missions across the world. Last year, when the tunnel accident happened in Uttarkashi, many labourers were trapped. At that time also, the Indian Air Force used it in the rescue operation. The C-130J Super Hercules was used in such an important mission due to its special features. Know why the Indian Air Force does not shy away from using it in special operations.

Able to land on short-rough airstrips

The C-130J Super Hercules aircraft weighing more than 34 tons can land even on small and rough airstrips. The Indian Air Force had ordered it in 2007. Gradually it was upgraded. It has also been landed on the expressway. The height of these aircraft is about 15 meters and length is 30 meters. It can lift about 19 tons of weight at a time. It is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The US Air Force uses it to transport soldiers.

643 km Can fly at a speed of

643 km Can fly at a speed of

This aircraft has been made by American security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin. C-130J Super Hercules can fly at a speed of 643 kilometers. It can travel up to 68 thousand kilometers at a time. The distance between Kuwait and India is about 5100 kilometers. Due to this, the Indian Air Force used this aircraft to bring back the bodies of Indians from Kuwait.

Capable of carrying everything from tanks to soldiers

Capable of carrying everything from tanks to soldiers

There is no problem in landing of C-130J Super Hercules. It is capable of landing even on short runways and rough terrain. Bad weather also does not affect it much. It is also used for search and rescue work. A large number of soldiers can be transported from one place to another using this aircraft. Tanks can also be sent using this aircraft. Last year when the Uttarkashi accident happened, many labourers were trapped in it. C-130J was also used in the rescue operation to evacuate them. Drill machines were transported to the rescue site through this. This aircraft can fly with 90 people. It can play an important role in sending soldiers.

These countries including America, Britain are using C-130J

These countries including America, Britain are using C-130J

Apart from India, the US Air Force, US Marine Corps, Australia, Canada, Italy and the British Army also use it. It is the world’s most modern transport aircraft, which is used in special operations. The C-130J is faster than before. It travels longer distances and is capable of carrying more weight than the old platform.

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