The Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted a record 463 tonnes of load from Chandigarh airbase to airfields and drop zones in the Ladakh region in a single wave.
About:
The Fleet: This exercise was accomplished with the participation of 16 fixed wing transport aircraft comprising of C-17 Globemaster, the Ilyushin-76 Gajraj and the Medium lift Tactical aircraft, An-32.
Time Taken: Less than 6 hours for the entire operation that included loading of goods, flying time and offloading.
Significance:
Rapid airlift capability is key for quick response during times of war as well as natural disasters.
This assumes greater significance in short and intense wars. This is very true in India’s context, especially when related to air mobility to airfields in the Ladakh region.
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