Operating the new A330 Tanker Boom
11/02/2009
The video shows the operation of the boom on the new A330 tanker. The boom allows for much more rapid refueling than legacy tankers...
Refuelability: The Missing Element of the Tanker Debate
10/19/2009
The acquisition of new tankers for the USAF remains challenging, as it gets underway for the third iteration. Refuelability can be an important discriminator, while its significance should be recognized by future planners, perhaps changing the debate from ‘The Politically Charged’ to ‘The Strategically Charged’ tanker debate.
The Emergence of a 21st Century Concept of Air and Military Operations: The Impact of the “Forcing Function” of the 5th Generation Aircraft
09/21/2009
The evolution of 21st century air operations is unfolding under the impact of a new generation of aircraft and a significant shift in the role of air operations in support of ground and maritime forces. The “5th generation” aircraft have largely been viewed as simply a next iteration of airframes…