Deliveries of the HS748 to the IAF began in 1964. The HS748M was the workhorse of the IAF's transport fleet before the An-12 and An-32 took the role. An estimated 32 aircraft are still in service with the IAF and are mainly used for communication and transport training duties. HAL is planning to modernise some of the aircraft, as the IAF expects to keep them in service till 2020.
A HS.748M (H2378) from No.11 Rhinos Squadron. The HS.748Ms were military freighters; they had an oversized cargo door, a strengthened floor and up-rated engines.
Date: 09 Feb 06
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Serial: H2378
Unit: No.11 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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