Originally Posted by
NutLoose
Then the old VC10 scheme would be the best option, flat the top half down and spray it white, add a cheat line, the wings and all things down would remain as per before.
This aircraft has an operational purpose as a Tanker - Speaking as a total layman, the grey colour scheme may have camouflage benefits in the traditional sense and as a protection in a Beyond Visual Range scenario at the limits of detectability. Literally blurring the edge in a manner of words. Radar ablative characteristics are a separate matter. Its painted grey for a set of reasons associated with its primary function(s). Painting it for decorous reasons is just plain stupid. I echo the opinions of an earlier contributor here.
[Edit:If its the grey A330 that passed over my garage at about 500 AGL its was definitely grey ! all over]
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