DISCLAIMER

This blog is not an official document. This BLOG not available anymore because there is a lack of agreement among Nations in the way to provide Clearances for AAR. Refer to ATP 56B for National Clearances.

Wednesday, 13 August 2008

KDC-10/MPTT Omega Air


Receivers:

AV-8B (US)
FA-18 A-D/E-F (US)
F-18 A-D (CAN)
TORNADO GR4A (UK)
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Planning Data:

Refuelling Heights and Speeds. AAR height band is Sea Level to FL350. Speed range is 200 KIAS to 300 KIAS kts. Maximum Transferable Fuel. Total fuel load is 110,223 kg (243,000 lb). Transferable fuel is dependant on sortie duration and t-off conditions. A representative offload of 53,534 kg (118,000 lb) is available for a 5 hr flight, assuming a fuel burn rate of 9,525 kg/hr (21,000 lb/hr). Fuel Transfer Rate. Transfer rate is 1,215 kg/2,680 lbs/400 gals per min at 50 psi for each refuelling pod. Regulated Fuel Pressure. 55 psi (+/- 5)

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More information in:
http://omegaairrefueling.com/


EA-18G Growler

Tankers:


KC-707/TT Omega Air
KC-135 US (BDA & MPRS)
KC-10 US (Drogue)



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Planning Data:
For Omega Tanker:
http://omegaairrefueling.com/Omega%20Tanker%20Procedures%20%20Brief.ppt
USAF Tankers:
KC-10
Buddy Cruise ALT/IAS/MACH 300/460/0.78
Optimum AAR ALT/CAS/MACH 300/280/0.75
KC-135
Buddy Cruise IAS/MACH 300/.78
Optimum AAR ALT/IAS 300/275-285

Also refer to Annex ZE, ATP56B, Part 5
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More info:
http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/ea18g/docs/EA-18G_overview.pdf
http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=37611
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/f-18g.htm



AERMACCHI MB-339 CD

Tanker:

KC-707/MPTT Omega Air






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Planning Data:
http://omegaairrefueling.com/Omega%20Tanker%20Procedures%20%20Brief.ppt

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More info:
http://www.aermacchi.it/

KC-707/MPTT Omega Air

Omega KC-707/MPTT (multipoint tanker transport)

Receivers.

HOSE & DROGUE CLEARANCES (MPTT)

Harrier GR7 (UK)
Tornado UK (Tornado ADV is Cleared only with Flight Refuelling Ltd baskets)Tornado ITALY (Tornado ADV is Cleared only with Flight Refuelling Ltd baskets)Tornado GERMANY (Tornado ADV is Cleared only with Flight Refulling Ltd baskets)
AMX ITALY (Cleared only with Flight Refuelling Ltd baskets)
AV-8B ITALY
AV-8B SPAIN
EF-18 SPAIN
CF-18 CAN
Mirage F1 SPAIN & FRANCE
Mirage 2000 FRANCE
MB-339CD ITALY
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Planning Data
http://omegaairrefueling.com/Omega%20Tanker%20Procedures%20%20Brief.ppt
Refuelling Heights and Speeds. AAR height band is 5,000 ft to FL350; speed range is 175 KIAS to 325 KIAS kts.Maximum Transferable Fuel. Total fuel load is 72,727 kg (160,000 lb). Transferable fuel is dependant on sortie duration; a representative offload of 35,455 kg (78,000 lb) is available for a 5 hr flight, assuming a fuel burn rate of 6,363 kg/hr (14,000 lb/hr).Fuel Transfer Rate. Transfer rate is 1200-1300 kg/2600-2800 lbs per min.Regulated Fuel Pressure. 50 psi (+ 5).
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More information in:

Thursday, 3 July 2008

A-4 US Navy

Tankers

KC-130F/R/T/J USN/USMC
S-3B USN
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Planning Data:
Refer to Annex ZG, ATP 56B, Part 5
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More information in:

Wednesday, 2 July 2008

Tornado Saudi Arabia

Tankers

KC-130F/R/T/J USN-USMC (transfer pumps only)
S-3B USN
Tristar UK Hose and Drogue
VC10 UK Hose and Drogue



Receivers
None
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Planning Data Planning:
Refer to Annex ZG (USN-USMC) ATP 56B
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More information in:
http://www.tornado-data.com/
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/tornado/

F-8 CRUSADER French Navy


Tankers

KC-130F/R/T/J USN-USMC (Hose and drogue)
S-3B USN-USMC (Hose and Drogue)
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Planning Data:
Refer to ATP 56B Part 5 Annex ZG (USN/USMC)
_______________________________________________________________ More information in:
http://www.aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/fighter/f8/
http://frenchnavy.free.fr/aircraft/crusader/crusader.htm