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Old 30th Mar 2017, 18:43
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The USMC like the V-22 tanker concept with eventually 10K of give away as per:
"...The Marine Corps plans to add an aerial tanker capability to the MV-22B to support its F-35B Lightning II strike fighters onboard amphibious assault ships. The tanker also would be able to refuel other V-22s and CH-53 helicopters deployed in the ships. Dry runs with a hose-and-reel assembly streaming from the cargo bay were conducted in September 2013.

In May 2016, the Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office was awarded a $58.8 million contract to develop the roll-on/roll-off V-22 Aerial Refueling System (VARS). The V-22 initially will be able to pass 4,000 pounds of fuel to an F-35. The planned capacity will increase to 10,000 pounds with added tankage. “We’re funded and proceeding with development of that,” Parker said, noting that the VARS can be installed “in a couple of hours.”..."
SEAPOWER Magazine Online 29 Mar 2017
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