Re: RAAF considers aerial refuelling options

[andreew@postone.com (Andrew Yeung)]

On 29 Dec 1999 19:26:09 +1000, "A Morgan" <jaba@powerup.com.au> wrote:

>This suggesting would perhaps be suitable for a long range raid but not to
>support the tanking needs of the RAAF which definately requires tankers
>that can be on station for a decent period of time and carry a decent load
>of fuel to refuel many different types of aircraft both large and small.

First, they've got to decide on either the boom or drogue system.
After, they can either choose the KC-10 Extender, or the Marine's
KC-130 with both, or a the Navy KA-6D, or any of a variety of other
options, off the shelf.