Iran Upgraded version of C-130 Aircraft joins air fleet

[Lankan Ranger]

Iran Upgraded version of C-130 Aircraft joins air fleet

The upgraded version of the C-130 aircraft joined the air fleet on Sunday in a ceremony attended by defense chief Ahmad Vahidi.

Iran first used the C-130 aircraft in 1970, but the Islamic Republic was not able to upgrade the aircraft since a number of sanctions were imposed on the country and Tehran broke off relations with C-130 factory, Vahidi stated.

Iran’s air industry, in cooperation with the avionic department of the Defense Ministry, has made great efforts to design and manufacture the upgraded version of C-130 airplane, he explained.

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed, now Lockheed Martin.

Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medical evacuation, and cargo transport aircraft.

tehran times : Upgraded version of C-130 aircraft joins air fleet

 

[illuzioN]

meh, a F-16 should take care of this issue :p

 

[somebozo]

What were the specific upgrade performed and what methods were used for analysis, testing and validation?? lot of hot gas coming from iran these days!

 

[Materialistic]

@ Sri Lankan, You are one of the top thread starter on PDF. But why don't you include pictures in stories?? They are always without pictures, feels like listening to radio.

 

[Pasban]

Iranian Experts Optimize C-130 Military Cargo Plane

TEHRAN (FNA)- A C-130 military cargo plane optimized and upgraded by Iranian experts carried out its first flight in a ceremony attended by Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi on Sunday.


Addressing the ceremony, Vahidi said that Iran's skillful experts could not only optimize the military plane but also design and produce more modern and more durable spare parts.

He said Iran's expert engineers "could remove the deficiencies of the plane and foil sanctions by designing, manufacturing and replacing the advanced and sensitive systems of this tactical aircraft".

He also reiterated that the efforts made by the Iranian engineers to optimize the C-130 plane foiled the plots hatched by the enemies to stop the county's progress through international and unilateral sanctions.

"Today we are witnessing the failure one of the most important aspects of the US sanctions against the Islamic Iran in the field of aviation," Vahidi stressed.

Iran is seeking to renew its air fleet through purchase of foreign planes and domestic production in a bid to improve conditions in its aviation industry.

The country has recently made good progress in the air industry and succeeded in gaining the technical know-how for even producing stealth aircraft and drones.

Iran has also designed and produced two fighter jets known as Saeqeh (Thunderbolt) and Azarakhsh (Lightening).

In September 2009, Iran displayed the first squadron of Saeqeh fighter jets produced by its defense industries in an air show staged during military parades at the beginning of the Week of Sacred Defense, marking Iranians' sacrifices during the 8 years of Iraqi imposed war on Iran in 1980s.

Also, the Iranian Air Force recently announced that it has equipped its fighter jets with newly-developed sophisticated electronic warfare systems.

Fars News Agency :: Iranian Experts Optimize C-130 Military Cargo Plane

 

[Pasban]

The upgraded versions appear in very good condition. Iran has apparently used its own developed composite parts. The engines, Allison T56, are most probably to be the most problematic element for Iran. It seems as if the engines have been overhauled, but that is my own assumption alone. I am not to keen on the addition of the MFD as such. I'd rather it be a built in system then an add-on. It's better than not having one of course.

 

[Imran Khan]

even i dont know what they upgrade but look good.

 

[S.U.R.B.]

Iranian Experts Optimize C-130 Military Cargo Plane


He said Iran's expert engineers "could remove the deficiencies of the plane and foil sanctions by designing, manufacturing and replacing the advanced and sensitive systems of this tactical aircraft".


Iran is seeking to renew its air fleet through purchase of foreign planes and domestic production in a bid to improve conditions in its aviation industry.

About which deficiencies is he talking about?

New purchases, that's a good news.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Congrats Iran!.... wish u guys best of luck.

 

[hecj]

russian may have done something??

 

[Pasban]

Some more images from the Iranian media:

 

[Imran Khan]

but a qes who long iran will depend on these post revolation us made waipons? is there some thing future? atleast iran should make relations better with every nation including us and come back in international comunity.

 

[CAPTAIN AMERICA]

Some how I just dont think I would want to fly in an 50 year old plane, restored by Iran.

 

[TOPGUN]

I don't see what upgrades have been made lolz but chalo good for Iran atleast they are trying to do things on there own good luck Iran.

 

[Materialistic]

but a qes who long iran will depend on these post revolation us made waipons? is there some thing future? atleast iran should make relations better with every nation including us and come back in international comunity.

Exactly!, thats the question that runs in my mind every time i hear of Iranian developments. How far can they push this equipment??

But its good Iran has moved and they have learned alot, Iran will benefit the most when sanctions are lifted and they will be able to upgrade their forces and work side by side on indigenous projects!!