Originally Posted by
ASRAAMTOO
Ideal candidate to support QRA in the Falkland Islands. It could also fulfill the maritime recce role down there too. Unfortunately I seem to recall that Air Tanker has been given a monopoly on RAF tankers?
I believe you are correct, I seem to recall the MRTT contract specifically forbade other UK aircraft such as the A-400 from serving as a tanker. Very shortsighted, poorly agreed to, contract.