One thing which might be considered, perhaps, is a podded centreline hose? We're seeing up to 1250 kg/min from the 907 pod, so rather than the more massive centreline hoses of the past, such as the Mk17 HDU, perhaps a pod mounted slightly off-centre (to avoid the need for additional Vmu testing etc) might suffice for the UK requirement.
Beags
a la the
Indian Il-78 MKI? And I believe the noisy old Tumansky's are being replaced by quieter less thursty jobs?