A German A400M refuels Rafales in the Gulf. For the first time
(B2) After several hours of flying in hostile territory, the Flurry of the BAP (the planned air base) were refueled on Wednesday (July 17) by a German A400M, during a coalition operation against the Islamic State (Daesh). A small first for the A400M and Franco-German cooperation.
Interoperable device
The A400M can carry up to 50 tonnes of fuel. the Thoughts German is equipped with two flexible underwing nacelles allowing to refuel one to two planes at the same time. Device identical to the French refuellers, but also Italian and American
Support for the Syrian SDF
In-flight refueling, a sort of aerial gas station, allows planes to have " responsiveness, strategic reach and endurance required "to air defense or support missions" Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria and Iraqi Security Forces in Iraq “, indicates the staff of armies.
(NGV)
