Air-to-Air Refueling Broadens the C295 Tactical Airlifter’s Operational Versatility
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The new capability for Airbus’ C295 to serve as an aerial tanker brings additional flexibility for this tactical airlifter, further increasing its already-proven versatility and opening additional mission opportunities. Airbus Defence and Space developed a removable air-to-air refuelling (AAR) kit for the twin-engine aircraft that utilises a 100-ft.-long deployable hose with a “basket” at the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-to-air-refueling-broadens-the-c295-tactical-airlifters-operational-versatility-73564/
The new capability for Airbus’ C295 to serve as an aerial tanker brings additional flexibility for this tactical airlifter, further increasing its already-proven versatility and opening additional mission opportunities. Airbus Defence and Space developed a removable air-to-air refuelling (AAR) kit for the twin-engine aircraft that utilises a 100-ft.-long deployable hose with a “basket” at the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-to-air-refueling-broadens-the-c295-tactical-airlifters-operational-versatility-73564/