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EADS' new air refuelling system tested

Munich, Germany - No influences on aircraft's handling

EADS made known to have ended the test on the new air refuelling system ARBS (Air Refuelling Boom System). The preliminary results of the test show that aircraft’s handling was not influenced by the installation of the system. The ARBS, installed on an Airbus platform was tested with F-16 fighter. The tests also demonstrated that the system doesn’t influence plane stability and nor that with its ext...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 138697
Rome, Italy, 04/04/2006 15:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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