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Know more about IAF's Super Hercules plane

New Delhi: The C-130 Hercules is a mid-sized transport airplane designed to airlift people or cargo around a theater of operations.  It dates back to the Korean War, when the Air Force decided that it

India TV News Desk Published : Aug 21, 2013 17:20 IST, Updated : Aug 26, 2014 7:52 IST


The cargo bay of the C-130J has a total usable volume of more than 4,500ft³ and can accommodate loads up to 37,216lb - for example, three armoured personnel carriers, five pallets, 74 litters (stretchers), 92 equipped combat troops or 64 paratroops. 

The bay is equipped with cargo handling rollers, tie-down rings, stowage containers and stowage for troop seats.
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