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20th Dec 2010, 06:13

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FoxtrotAlpha18

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You actually get a similar ferry range with three tanks as you do with five, due to the extra weight and drag. The five tanks are commonly used by the USN for buddy refuelling, and this config has also been cleared on RAAF Rhinos.

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