Thursday, April 2, 2020

Bangladesh receives all surplus C-130J Mk.5 Super Hercules purchased from UK

One of the C-130J Mk.5 Super Hercules of the BAF. Photo c/o Elliot L -CBG Spotter.


The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has received all five (5) surplus C-130J Mk.5 Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft it acquired from the United Kingdom. This was confirmed by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to British defense media outlet IHS Jane’s.

The fifth and last C-130J Mk.5 Super Hercules was received in early February 2020, completing the order made by the Bangladesh government starting 2018. 

These aircraft were formerly with the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and were among those retired early due to the RAF’s decision to replace them with the larger Airbus A400M Atlas heavy transport aircraft. 

All 5 aircraft underwent work by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, with deliveries starting in August 2019.

The C-130J Mk. 5 are currently the most capable transport aircraft with the BAF, as it joins other transport assets including Antonov An-32 and legacy Lockheed Martin C-130B Hercules.


[1] Jane’s Defence Weekly
[2] C-130.net Database


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