To: ccmay
Interesting that they are using a multi-point hose-and-drogue system. That's the way to go for a fighter fleet. Not so good for bombers.I think all other countrys and the US Navy use the drogue system ..only the USAF uses the flying boom set up
60 posted on
09/14/2005 11:17:09 PM PDT by
tophat9000
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To: tophat9000
Australia's new tankers have both and I think the UK also have flying booms.
66 posted on
09/15/2005 12:18:35 AM PDT by
Dundee
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To: tophat9000; ccmay
I think all other countrys and the US Navy use the drogue system ..only the USAF uses the flying boom set up Also Israel, and Iran (the Shah's legacy force)
Australia, Italy, Japan will get boom equipped tankers within 2-3 years
73 posted on
09/15/2005 8:12:17 AM PDT by
Oztrich Boy
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