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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 1:31 pm Post subject: IAF's C-130 sets new record for longest flight by IAF/C130s |
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http://zeenews.india.com/india/iafs-c-130-hercules-plane-sets-new-record-2058211.html
IAF's C-130 Hercules plane sets new record
Nov 19, 2017
The Indian Air Force's C-130 Super Hercules plane has set a new record for longest non-stop flight, the IAF said.
The Hercules carried out a grueling 13-hour-31-minute non-stop flight, setting not only an IAF record but also globally, it said in a tweet.
“The team got airborne at first light on Nov 18 and landed only at 6:31 pm. This required great courage, skill and strength on part of the team,” it added.
https://mobile.twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/931916019882328064?p=v
LONGEST FLIGHT -A Gruelling 13Hrs31Min non-Stop flight by #C130J crew is not only an #IAF record but also a feat by C130's Globally. The team got airborne at FirstLight on 18Nov2011 & landed only at 06:31PM.This required great Courage, Skill & Strength on part of the #TeamIAF. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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Aseem Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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any clue about origin and destination? was it a delivery flight?
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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Aseem wrote: | any clue about origin and destination? was it a delivery flight? |
The origin and destination wasn't disclosed; and it wasn't a delivery flight.
The tweet by the IAF also has the date (year) wrong. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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Aseem Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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another new for IAF. they did mid-air refueling between IL-78 and EMB based AEW&C
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Embraer Aircraft Carries Out Air-To-Air Refuelling
This capability would give the aircraft capacity to fly for longer duration, beyond the aircraft's stated endurance. |
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