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KC-767 extends the Boom

Seattle, USA - It fires F-16 and C-130J

Boeing has made known the photos of first extension of the Boom, the rigid bar for the refueling of the USAF. The KC-767 has completed first phase of stability test in flight and has started the tests for the transfer of the fuel at ground. The Boom is necessary to refueling F-16 and C-130J, and also C-27J. The positions with flexible auger on the wings may refueling Eurofighter and AMX, and in general,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 67726
Rome, Italy, 10/26/2006 17:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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