USMC Mid-Air - F-35/KC-130

[Just This Once...]

Originally Posted by ancientaviator62

A good speed range but IMHO the ramp and door would not be open at the upper limit. Perhaps the picture I saw was just a publicity shot without actual tanking taking place. If memory serves the RAF C130K tanker dispensed at 185 kts.

Originally Posted by sycamore

Remind me of the `ramp and door `speed limits on our K` ,not tankers....another subject..

It's been a while and I have too many types in my head:

150kts ramp and door (no HSR / shutters on a K)
170kts door only (no HSD or uprated actuator on a K)

I think...