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Airbus demonstrates C295W aerial refueling capability
 by Geoff Ziezulewicz
 Madrid (UPI) Oct 6, 2016


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Airbus Defence and Space successfully demonstrated the C295W medium transport as an aerial tanker, the company announced Wednesday.

Equipped with a palletized air-to-air refueling unit and associated computer control system, the aircraft conducted multiple contacts with a Spanish air force C295 aircraft during a test flight on Sept. 29, the company said in a statement.

Both crews reported smooth operation at various speeds.

The system is intended to refuel aircraft, helicopters and eventually drones. Potential future applications include special operations and extending search and rescue aircraft range.

Further trials with a helicopter receiver are planned before the end of the year.


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