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PAF has bought seven former Belgische Luchtmacht (Belgian Air Force) C-130H Hercules transport aircraft.
On 25 July 2022, C-130H serial 4483 (ex BLu CH12, c/n 382-4483), in full Pakistan Air Force markings made a two hour test flight in Belgian airspace. The first ferry flights to Pakistan are expected on 30 July.
Pakistan started the initial negotiations to buy the Belgian C-130Hs in 2019 and completed this in 2021. When all aircraft are delivered the transport capacity will be increased to 21 aircraft, unless some older models will be withdrawn from use.
The former Belgian C-130Hs that have been sold to Pakistan are: CH01, CH04, CH05, CH07, CH09, CH11 and CH12.
The Pakistan Air Force serials are related to the construction numbers of the aircraft.
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