Jolly Green Ⅱ Begins Aerial Refueling Tests

摘要

The Air Force's new combat search and rescue helicopter completed its first aerial refueling on Aug. 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force and Sikorsky pilots flew the HH-60W Jolly Green Ⅱ at 110 knots and connected with an HC-130J tanker during the initial test. Aerial refueling "is essential for the combat search and rescue mission since it greatly extends the operating range of the aircraft and thus allows the unit to extend their rescue capabilities over a larger battle space," said Joe Whiteaker, 413th Flight Test Squadron Combat Rescue Helicopter flight chief.