United states the largest operator of the c17 globmater heavy lift military aircraft has more than a three squadrons in its reserves. while in the other hand the second biggest user the Indian airforce is looking to acquire more of these aircrafts as this aircrafts facilities are closed a long ago.
India to fullfill the needs of its airforce which has a number of variants of aircrafts in its inventory, which makes it is impossible to source a additional aircraft for the lost aircraft, and also forces down the operational capabilities. Hercules and the C 17 aircraft in the Indian airforce make the strategic lifting capacity of the force.
However in the recent days the major accidents show that it is not possible to maintain an aircraft fleet with small numbers when their requirements are more than their numbers.
To maintain the airlift capacity of its forces India in desperately needs heavy lift aircrafts. while the production line of the c17 is closed. and limited capacity of the hercules.
The question is will India sign an agreement with the united states for further purchasing of the strategic aircraft. As per todays need India needs around fifty to sixty c 17 heavy lift globe master aircrafts. which will complete its need from jammu kashmir to the andaman nicobar islands with its long range and greater payload.
These aircrafts have also has the capabilities of becoming an mid air refueler, an air borne early warning system. or it would become a part of India's strike formation for para regiments.
the limited number of these aircrafts gives their little availability. and the government cannot risk simply by employing these aircrafts which are just eleven.
Fifty to sixty of C 17 can almost transport a roughly a battalion or almost half a regiment of tanks to any part of the country within hours of time. while also it increases the reinforcements efficiency.
But would a nation like US under the Trump administration, will likely give India the USAF reserves or the production facilities of a closed project in the aviation active production aircrafts.
If given, This platform can power India's heavy lift category. It can also be developed in various variants that would suit various tasks assigned it.
India to fullfill the needs of its airforce which has a number of variants of aircrafts in its inventory, which makes it is impossible to source a additional aircraft for the lost aircraft, and also forces down the operational capabilities. Hercules and the C 17 aircraft in the Indian airforce make the strategic lifting capacity of the force.
However in the recent days the major accidents show that it is not possible to maintain an aircraft fleet with small numbers when their requirements are more than their numbers.
To maintain the airlift capacity of its forces India in desperately needs heavy lift aircrafts. while the production line of the c17 is closed. and limited capacity of the hercules.
The question is will India sign an agreement with the united states for further purchasing of the strategic aircraft. As per todays need India needs around fifty to sixty c 17 heavy lift globe master aircrafts. which will complete its need from jammu kashmir to the andaman nicobar islands with its long range and greater payload.
These aircrafts have also has the capabilities of becoming an mid air refueler, an air borne early warning system. or it would become a part of India's strike formation for para regiments.
the limited number of these aircrafts gives their little availability. and the government cannot risk simply by employing these aircrafts which are just eleven.
Fifty to sixty of C 17 can almost transport a roughly a battalion or almost half a regiment of tanks to any part of the country within hours of time. while also it increases the reinforcements efficiency.
But would a nation like US under the Trump administration, will likely give India the USAF reserves or the production facilities of a closed project in the aviation active production aircrafts.
If given, This platform can power India's heavy lift category. It can also be developed in various variants that would suit various tasks assigned it.
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