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Well yeah, but the C-130, especially the newer 'J's are class beaters.
Although the Indians are pretty much happy with what they have.
Their tactical transport roles are fulfilled by the Antonov 'Curl' series, locally produced under the name 'Sutlej'.
They also have the options of multiple Ilyushins that they already have experience with like the IL-78, which is an awesome machine.
They also have Hawker Siddeley, which is a bit old but hey, its still doing the job.
They also have the Dornier 228, a small utility aircraft. Both the Hawker and the Dornier have excellent STOL capabilities (because they are prop. driven).
Coming back to the PAF, the only option we have is to get a couple of older Ilyushins cheap from third parties, or older C-130s. AND since the Americans are planning on replacing the AC-130 Spectre gunship, I'm pretty sure the PAF will be interested in a close-air support platform since we are retiring the A-5s soon.
Although the Indians are pretty much happy with what they have.
Their tactical transport roles are fulfilled by the Antonov 'Curl' series, locally produced under the name 'Sutlej'.
They also have the options of multiple Ilyushins that they already have experience with like the IL-78, which is an awesome machine.
They also have Hawker Siddeley, which is a bit old but hey, its still doing the job.
They also have the Dornier 228, a small utility aircraft. Both the Hawker and the Dornier have excellent STOL capabilities (because they are prop. driven).
Coming back to the PAF, the only option we have is to get a couple of older Ilyushins cheap from third parties, or older C-130s. AND since the Americans are planning on replacing the AC-130 Spectre gunship, I'm pretty sure the PAF will be interested in a close-air support platform since we are retiring the A-5s soon.