Bell-Boeing to flight test V-22 air refueling kit 31 July 2013 Grace Jean, Washington, DC - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
"Key Points
• The prototype air refueling kit is based on the V-22's rapid ground refueling system
• Industry officials said they plan to fly the kit in August to verify smooth flight of a drogue behind a V-22
A prototype tanking kit that would enable the V-22 Osprey to air refuel aircraft, including the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, will be flight tested in August, industry and US Marine Corps (USMC) officials told IHS Jane's .
Developed by Bell-Boeing, the prototype air refueling kit is based on existing technologies employed by the V-22 for rapid ground refueling, according to Ken Karika, business development manager at Bell Helicopter...."
Bell-Boeing to flight test V-22 air refueling kit - IHS Jane's 360