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Swedish aircraft involved in the mission in Libya remained without fuel

Catania, Italy - Air tanker in Catania to refuel fighters Jas-39 Gripen

The Swedish air force participating in the mission in Libya with 8 Jas-39 Gripen aircraft have remained without fuel. In fact, the fighters, based in Sigonella Airport, are not homologated to use the fuel supplied to U.S. forces. In fact, the Swedish aircraft use the fuel "Jet A1", while U.S. forces were supplied with "JP-8", which enables better functionality at low temperatures So in order to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1128428
Rome, Italy, 04/18/2011 18:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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