Dark Knight: Airbus A330 Tanker Aces World’s 1st Aerial Refueling at Night
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The successful night-time automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R) by the Airbus A330 MRTT is a major milestone in aviation, enhancing military operational capabilities and extending the range and endurance of fighter and surveillance aircraft.
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– The Airbus A330 MRTT completed the world’s first A3R mission at night.
– Conducted 10 flights with 500 contacts, 150 of which were at night.
– Key step towards certification in 2025.
– Involved Portuguese and Singaporean F-16s and F-15SG fighters.
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Explore more about this groundbreaking achievement, which was made possible by advanced AI algorithms and camera systems, and its implications for future military operations.
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