Air mobility
C-17A Globemaster III
The C-17A Globemaster III provides the Air Force with an unprecedented capacity for strategic airlift. It allows Australia to rapidly deploy troops, supplies, combat vehicles, heavy equipment and helicopters anywhere in the world.
C-130J Hercules
The C-130J Hercules is a medium-sized tactical air-lifter which can deliver cargo to airfields with short unsurfaced runways, and airdrop cargo and paratroops by parachute.
C-27J Spartan
The C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifter bridges the gap between Army helicopters, such as the CH-47F Chinook, and larger Air Force aircraft, such as the C-130J Hercules and C-17A Globemaster III.
KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport
The KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a heavily modified Airbus A330 airliner, and enables Air Force to conduct air-to-air refuelling and provide strategic air lift.
737 Boeing Business Jet
Air Force has a fleet of two Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) aircraft, which were introduced in 2002. They are part of the Special Purpose Aircraft fleet, operated by No.
KA350 King Air
The KA350 King Air is a modern twin-engine turboprop aircraft and is based at RAAF Base East Sale.
CL604 Challenger
Air Force has three CL604 Challenger aircraft that form part of the Special Purpose Aircraft fleet providing transport for the Australian government.
