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KC-45 Tanker Aircraft, United States of America



Computer graphic of the KC-45 refuelling a B-2 aircraft using the EADS aerial refuelling boom system (ARBS).


  • The first flight of the Northrop Grumman
    KC-45 in September 2007.

  • Northrop Grumman, with EADS, is proposing the KC-45 for the USAF KC-X tanker...

  • Computer graphic of the KC-45 refuelling
    F-22 aircraft using the aerial...

  • The KC-45 has a maximum fuel capacity of 250,000lbs, 25% more fuel than...

  • The KC-45 aircraft is based on the A330 multi-role tanker transport, which...

  • Computer graphic of the KC-45 refuelling a B-2 aircraft using the EADS aerial...

  • The KC-45 is fitted with a refuelling receptacle which allows a tanker...

  • The EADS ARBS boom can offload up to 1,200gal of fuel a minute. Computer...

  • Four KC-45B aircraft have been ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force for...

  • Hose and drogue refuelling of F/A-18 aircraft.

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