Aerial Refuelling Boom System

摘要

The Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS) has been designed by Airbus Military to refuel receptacle-equipped receivers, such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-35A Lighting II and the E-3 AWACS. The company markets the ARBS as the most capable boom available, citing a fuel flow rate up to 1,200 US gallons/4,600 litres or (8,000lb/3,600kg) per minute at 50psi (345kPa) nominal pressure. Refuelling can be performed at any altitude up to 35,000ft (10,668m) while cruising at speeds between 180 and 325kts (330-600km/h).