EADS Refueling Boom Makes Contact

Credit: EADS
EADS achieved dry contact between its new aerial refueling boom, which was designed for the Australian Multi-Role Tanker Transport and for its bid for U.S. Air Force work, and an F-16 receiver aircraft. During the Dec. 10 test, the aircraft were flying at about 27,000 ft. and achieved two separate...

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