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Old 13th Dec 2005, 08:11
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Brain Potter
 
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Typical figures for planning AAR conducted at around FL200 at 300kt IAS= .64M.

Fast jets average about 35-40 kg/min.

Aircraft with reheat can double that whilst attempting/holding contact.

The FJs can improve economy by climbing to around FL250 and accelerating to about M0.8.

The tankers burn about 7500 kg/hr during AAR (125kg/min) but can reduce to nearer 6000kg/hr by climbing to apprx FL350.

Unfortunately, the "economy" regimes are incompatible with AAR.

Cue BEagle and the A330 / A310 figures...
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