F-35B, land-based rapid refuelling experimentation concluded with fixed-wing aircraft.
The Rapid Ground Refuelling capability testing from the KC-130J aircraft to the F-35B aircraft has concluded.
17 August 2020
Source: Experimental Flight Centre - Pratica di Mare
Author: 1st Lt. Felice D'Aiello
The testing of the Rapid Ground Refuelling capability from the KC-130J aircraft to the F-35B aircraft has concluded. The first national-level activity has recently concluded at the Amendola 32nd Wing base, onRapid Ground Hot Refuellingby fixed-wing aircraft, in other words experimentationof the ability toRapid Ground Refuelling (RGR) from the KC-130J aircraft to the F-35B aircraft through the use of the equipmentAir Landed Aircraft Refuelling PointAs Low As Reasonably Practicable.IlExperimental Flight DepartmentIt is one of the Departments ofExperimental Flight CentreIt is tasked with supporting the Operational Departments of the Air Force through the experimentation, integration, and validation of new weapon systems or those undergoing modification. The Department is also responsible for issuing or optimising employment procedures, as well as providing initial training for Flying Units. Furthermore, through the instrument of Technical Operational Certification, it enables the rapid and autonomous implementation of technological solutions capable of meeting new requirements in hostile theatres. The Department also operates for the benefit of other Armed Forces, State Armed Corps, and bodies of the General Secretariat of Defence/National Directorate of Armaments.
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