Re: RAAF considers aerial refuelling options

["L'acrobat" <sibehusky@optusnet.com.au>]

Andrew Yeung <andreew@postone.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:21:33 +1100, "L'acrobat"
> <sibehusky@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
> >Frequently it's modified for local conditions.
>
> A probe for an F-111 can't really differ can it?

No, but the aircraft dragging that probe can be different from one that fits
the US need, more optimised for rough strips for example or maybe just
utilising a newer airframe/engines for greater economy  - the purchase price
is just the start of it with aircraft.