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Aircraft and photo. C-295W airplane refuels a helicopter
Getafe, Spain - At speeds of 105-115kt; both crews reported smooth and simple operation
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has followed its recent demonstration of air-to-air refuelling made with two C-295W medium transport airplanes. The refuelling contacts happened with a H-225M Caracal helicopter. In the trial, performed jointly with Airbus Helicopters from Marignane, France in December, contacts were executed at speeds of 105-115kt and both crews reported smooth and simple operation. The...
fra/pec - 1201496
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency