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Aircraft and photo. Refuelling in flight between two A-400M

Seville, Spain - Performed more than 50 contacts in level flight and turns using the HDU

The A-400M new generation airlifter has further expanded its capabilities as a tanker by successfully demonstrating air-to-air refuelling contacts with another airplane of the same kind. In two flights conducted from Seville, Spain the development aircraft performed more than 50 contacts in level flight and turns using the centreline hose and drum unit (HDU). The airplane is one of the tactical tankers...

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Rome, Italy, 11/14/2016 16:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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