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Osprey's air-to-air refuelling tests have started

Washington, USA - According to test pilots this tilt rotor would prove now more reliable

The V-22 Osprey goes on with its testing and trial activities. Recently, tests regarding the proper performance of this tilt rotor during air-to-air refuelling procedure have being got started. The Osprey has been refuelled by a KC-130 by using the fixed probe of the original project. Actually, also in order to meet operative exigencies related to shipboard missions, a new retractable probe type is...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 60585
Rome, Italy, 03/24/2004 16:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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