Airbus Advances C295 Refueling Capability

C295
Credit: Airbus Military
Airbus has performed the first wet contacts as it works to prove an air-to-air refueling capability for its C295 turboprop airlifter. The company has developed a removable, 100-ft. hose-and-drogue unit fitted into the hold of the C295 and a remote vision system allowing the aircraft to operate with...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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