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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
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency