Indonesia receives 5th C-130H Hercules transport aircraft purchased from Australia

The newly turned-over C-130H Hercules transport aircraft, now with the TNI-AU. Phot c/o Indomiliter Forums.


The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) received the 5th and final Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport aircraft purchased from Australia, with the aircraft formally inducted into service during ceremonies held on 15 February 2020 at the Abdul Rachman Saleh Air Base in East Java.

The aircraft, with tail number A-1338, was formerly with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and was among those sold to the TNI-AU in 2013 as part of a greater agreement that included the sale of C-130H Simulator System and spare parts.

This deal is also separate to another between the Indonesian and Australian governments, which resulted to the donation and transfer of 4 ex-RAAF C-130H Hercules aircraft to the TNI-AL.

The recently turned-over C-130H will be assigned with the TNI-AU’s Skadron Udara 32 based in East Java.


[1] Jane’s Defence Weekly
[2] Australian Defence Magazine

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