I’ve never heard of such a thing...
The video is showing a jet with windows...not a -135, I guess.
News is saying that it is a contract 707B tanker (not a USAF KC-135). I’ve never heard of such a thing...
Um, I’m confused. a 707 is a jet. A KC 135 is a turboprop.
“News is saying that it is a contract 707B tanker (not a USAF KC-135). I’ve never heard of such a thing...”
Then, it’s got to be an Omega Air Aeriel Refueling Aircraft.
NOTHING...JUST PAY FOR THE GAS YOU TAKE!
The Omega tanker flying contract is administered by NAVAIRSYSCOM PMA 207.5. The tanker is funded for its flying hours using CNAF flying hours through PMA 207.5 to support Navy and Marine Corps Aviation.
Thus, there is no direct cost to the military units for requesting and flying with Omega. All flights are approved by the Commercial Air Services Manager, the government representative.
Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc. receives compensation per flight hour flown, regardless of how much fuel is offloaded. Fuel offloaded by the tanker is allocated and charged to the appropriate squadron in the same way that fuel received anywhere is allocated and charged, just like fuel in the hot pits, at transient operating bases, at transient government-approved civilian FBO’s, or from USAF tankers.
The cost of the fuel is the current gov’t price of JP-5 for JP-5 or JP-8 for either JP-8 or Jet A fuel. As part of the contract, Omega does not pay for its fuel, but rather uses the same government credit card that military units use to pay for fuel. Omega must also use government-approved sources for fuel.
What is contract air refueling?
Contract air refueling is a business using specially-equipped and converted civilian airplanes to serve as air refueling platforms that meet the operational needs of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
How many Omega tankers are there?
Currently there are 2 KC-707 tankers and 1 KDC-10, each capable of flying up to 1200+ hours per year.
What type of aircraft is the Omega?
The KC-707 Omega is a Boeing 707-300 series aircraft. The aft portion of the aircraft was modified with the two hose and drogue assemblies. The KDC-10 is a modified DC-10 with 2 FRL wing pods.
What type of air refueling does Omega do?
Currently, Omega only conducts drogue type refueling.
I’ve never heard of such a thing...
The video is showing a jet with windows...not a -135, I guess.