Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport Returns

摘要

A RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has returned from the US following the first round of air-to-air refuelling trials with F-16 multi-role fighters. From Dec 3-15, 2015 the KC-30A conducted seven flights with F-16s from the United States Air Force (USAF), the refuelling being conducted using the tanker's 18-metre-long advanced refuelling boom system. The KC-30A conducted 444 contacts with the F-16s, offloading more than 25 tonnes of fuel. While Australia does not operate the F-16, the jet is one of the most prolific combat aircraft in service in the world today.