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First 7 C-130B delivered by the U.S. in early 1960s, a further 4 C-130B and 5 C-130E delivered later from Iran, 2 civilian versions (L-100-20) transferred from PIA and 2 more ex-USAF C-130B models.
All surviving B and E model aircraft modified with addition of Allison T56-A-15 turboprops and extended fatigue lives by Lockheed-Georgia Co. at Marietta by 1987. At least 25 attritional losses pre-1988 and 10 more in 1988.
Sale of 6 ex-Australian C-130E with wing/engine/avionics upgrades, plus 1 aircraft for spare parts, concluded with U.S. in September 2004. First aircraft delivered October/November 2005.
Avionics upgrades for the PAF's entire C-130 fleet also included, upgrades progressing as of 1 May 2009.
It appears the majority of PAF's C-130 fleet is second-hand.
Any plans in the near future to add more first-hand models with more service life?
One aircraft retrofitted with SABIR (Special Airborne Mission Installation & Response System) which is a FLIRT System that has Brite Star II and Star Safire III EO/IR sensors (this a 'bolt on system' and is installed in place of the parachute door) This system was extensively used during operation in FATA, for target acquisition and intel.
Any plans to fit more C-130s with such stuff?
Source for all quotes: Wikipedia