100th ARW go Low Level
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100th ARW go Low Level
Interesting article in Key Aero about 100th ARW KC-135's practising low level sorties ( down 1000ft 0 over Wales recently. Looks like this is going to be a new tactic to get AAR closer to the front line.
KeyAero asked for more details on why such training would be useful to air-to-air refuelling tanker crews and when such low-altitude flying would be required in an operational scenario. The 100th ARW spokesperson said: “This training is essential for flying below hostile radar, enabling closer proximity to the front line with increased fuel capacity for receivers.” They added: “…we’re giving any potential adversary a different problem set to address on a strategic level by creating problems for them at the tactical level. When adversaries know the USAF can employ airpower in a contested environment, side-by-side with capable Ally and Partner forces, they are more likely to respect national sovereignty and make decisions that improve global safety and security. Additionally, the 100th ARW Vision is to extend reach and deterrence through warrior-minded airmen.”
Wonder if the RAF MRTT will follow suit.
Hutch
KeyAero asked for more details on why such training would be useful to air-to-air refuelling tanker crews and when such low-altitude flying would be required in an operational scenario. The 100th ARW spokesperson said: “This training is essential for flying below hostile radar, enabling closer proximity to the front line with increased fuel capacity for receivers.” They added: “…we’re giving any potential adversary a different problem set to address on a strategic level by creating problems for them at the tactical level. When adversaries know the USAF can employ airpower in a contested environment, side-by-side with capable Ally and Partner forces, they are more likely to respect national sovereignty and make decisions that improve global safety and security. Additionally, the 100th ARW Vision is to extend reach and deterrence through warrior-minded airmen.”
Wonder if the RAF MRTT will follow suit.
Hutch
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Looking forward to those vids of 135s hoving their way through the Mach loop (I know, a 1000', but one can dream)
On which note I did see a video of a C5 going through Stars Wars canyon
On which note I did see a video of a C5 going through Stars Wars canyon
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It was done years ago with "Albert" down in the Falklands.
With the KC135 one wonders which will occur first, Unacceptable High Fatigue Usage or the first accident due to lack of experience and currency.
To be competent in the environment would require more than one low level trip a quarter!
With the KC135 one wonders which will occur first, Unacceptable High Fatigue Usage or the first accident due to lack of experience and currency.
To be competent in the environment would require more than one low level trip a quarter!
Several times the Tanker Crews went towards the hostile areas to "tow" damaged aircraft back for a safe landing that would not have been possible had the Tankers stayed out in their orbit area.
Back to the future: Tankers saving fighter pilots has happened before
Back to the future: Tankers saving fighter pilots has happened before
