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Originally posted by Zaphod58
Yes. It's similar to how the US military helicopters refuel. Most other countries use the probe and drogue refueling system. The USAF is the only service that uses the boom system.
Flying Boom Systems in Service
USAF fixed wing aircraft use the flying boom system exclusively. In addition to the US Air Force, the boom system is in use by the Netherlands (KDC-10), Israel (modified Boeing 707) and Turkey (ex-USAF KC-135R). Possibly the largest tanker aircraft, Iran took delivery of Boeing 747 tankers equipped with a single boom and three drogues in early 1976, but the current status of these aircraft is unknown. Both Japan and Italy have contracted with Boeing for tankers based on the B767.
Originally posted by xmotex
A very handsome aircraft IMO, and the noise coming out of those four RR Conways was very impressive
Originally posted by Amniodarone
Actually, I found this...
Originally posted by Now_Then
I say that with the exception of the B-52, they have 8 engines on 4 pylons!! who cares if 2 are out, you probably wouldn't notice - but no one builds civil aircraft to that standard.
Originally posted by Now_Then
I say that with the exception of the B-52, they have 8 engines on 4 pylons!! who cares if 2 are out, you probably wouldn't notice - but no one builds civil aircraft to that standard.
Originally posted by Zaphod58
Originally posted by Amniodarone
Actually, I found this...
Yeah I was kinda in a rush when I typed that. I forgot that some other countries use it for their US built planes. Turkey bought KC-135s from the US, Israel uses a modified 707 similar to a -135 but without the extra fuel tanks. The irony is that I did a huge thread on the Iranian 747 tankers. All of them are used for refueling US built planes.
Thats what I get for being in a hurry.
Originally posted by Anonymous ATS
It is interesting to note that since the retirement of concord the VC10 is now the fastest passenger carrying aircraft in the world! yes is its old and has had its top speed limited (by the RAF big wigs) due to life-ing/fatigue issues.
Originally posted by ANNED
likely that aircraft was from NWC China Lake Calif.
we see it on a regular bases when the RAF is flying out here.
Originally posted by ShatteredSkies
reply to post by RichardPrice
How is it that military aircraft are built to lesser standards than civilian?
From my understanding, military aircraft must be designed and constructed to survive extreme conditions and have redundancy...
Shattered OUT...