| No. 77 Squadron | |
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| Active | 05 February 2011 - Present |
| Country | India |
| Role | Special Air Operations |
| Garrison/HQ | Hindon AFS |
| Nickname | "Veiled Vipers" |
| Motto | Kill with Stealth |
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| Transport | C-130J Super Hercules |
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No. 77 Squadron is a unit of theIndian Air Force assigned toWestern Air Command. This tactical airlift aircraft will be able to undertake quick deployment of Special Forces in all weather conditions, including airdrops and landings on unprepared or semi-prepared surface even in complete darkness. Capable of undertaking low-level air-to-air refueling to enhance its range, rapid forward basing of personnel and equipment in emergent situations would be one of its multifaceted roles.
The First C-130J aircraft was received in February 2011[1]
On 20 August 2013, the Indian Air Force performed the highest landing of a C-130J at theDaulat Beg Oldi airstrip inLadakh at the height of 16,614 ft (5,064 m).[2][3]
One crashed in 2014, which was replaced in 2019.[4][5]
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