Pakistan Air Force Transport

[Luftwaffe]

If the PAF could afford it, they would not hesitate to try for C-130J's...
Currently ..they are still scouring the market for older C-130's that can be bought cheap and then refurbished.

Someday PAF would need to spend on whether C-130J or some other western platform preferably.

Turkish Air Force bought 6 C-130Es from RSAF for $70M-$75M, that is considered bang for the buck!, IF there are C-130Es in US Inventory under EDA, PAF should acquire them.

 

[Luftwaffe]

At the current rate of priorities for all armed forces and the way economy is, i don't see we can replace the C130s even in 2024

Regardless, These C-130E are being upgraded refurbished a number of times over the period of their life; 2024-2026 would be the time to replace them, C-130J. PAF is familiar with this platform has maintained and operated Hercules for 48 Years, therefore it would be much in the interested for PAF to go for C-130J or any new variant that comes-in in the Future.

But would like to see Y-20 Series or C-17 in PAF colors in the next decade. But a long way to go for Y-20 and C-17 is not in our budget and currently not the requirement.

 

[hassan1]

 

[fatman17]

All Herks Now Grey:
gone are the days of all PAF's Hercules sporting different colours - the fleet has now been sprayed grey point scheme. they allow carry a white & grey roundel and flag. all herks carry the insignia of the squadron they represent which is worn on the nose of the aircraft.

 

[hassan1]

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

All Herks Now Grey:
gone are the days of all PAF's Hercules sporting different colours - the fleet has now been sprayed grey point scheme. they allow carry a white & grey roundel and flag. all herks carry the insignia of the squadron they represent which is worn on the nose of the aircraft.

Its wrong sir, i ve seen three C-130 at Chaklala having Jungle-Cameo one of them was fitted with FLIR.
Either Alen Sb got drunk or he is miss informed.

 

[imiakhtar]

An opportunity to pick up some bargains:

Australia axes C-130H fleet in sweeping defence cuts

 

[SQ8]

Its wrong sir, i ve seen three C-130 at Chaklala having Jungle-Cameo one of them was fitted with FLIR.
Either Alen Sb got drunk or he is miss informed.

Its all in the process, Painting a Herc is not a day job.
Eventually, all hercs will be grey..

 

[Imran Khan]

 

[Jango]

Hey hey hey.

THe registration number has changed of the A-310. Previously it was AP-OOI, now it is J757, meaning it has got a military registration number now rather than a civilian one.

Its all in the process, Painting a Herc is not a day job.
Eventually, all hercs will be grey..

Where are the Hercs painted?

THe Army aviation paint job was a pretty bad one for the Helis!!!

 

[SQ8]

Hey hey hey.

THe registration number has changed of the A-310. Previously it was AP-OOI, now it is J757, meaning it has got a military registration number now rather than a civilian one.



Where are the Hercs painted?

THe Army aviation paint job was a pretty bad one for the Helis!!!

That big camo hanger..

 

[Amir.MI-171]

Thanx for info...

 

[Donatello]

Why would PAF buy A310?

 

[Jango]

Why would PAF buy A310?

That was gifted by Qatar for VVIP use.

PAF maintains and flies it. While the in-flight catering and major maintenance is done by PIA.

 

[hassan1]