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Old 11th Apr 2013, 18:28
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V-22 Fuel Giveaway 17,290 lbs

It would make sense to top up a flight of four F-35Bs at the start of a mission at an optimum altitude for operation so that V-22 returns onboard for refuel and Bs continue on.

Originally found at: http://www.f-16.net/attachments/scre..._38_42_525.png [0.5Mb] (f-16.net) V-22 fuel giveaway is noted as 17,290 lbs with auxiliary tanks - graphic has details.

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