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New refuelling system for A-330 MRTT aircraft

Madrid, Spain - Flight tests completed with a Spanish F/A-18A+ fighter

Airbus Military's, EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), A-330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) aircraft has completed another major milestone performing successfully a series of dry contacts using the new generation Cobham 905E hose and drogue refuelling pods, located under the wings. The receiver aircraft was a Spanish Air Force F/A-18A+ fighter. The system performed well in...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105351
Rome, Italy, 06/03/2009 15:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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