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Herc Love
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From the web.
9/23/2012 By Cpl. Michael Petersheim
24th MEU
A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24h Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over Djibouti City after conducting aerial refueling training Sep. 23. The training consisted of MV-22B Ospreys and AV-8B Harriers from 24th MEU conducting aerial refueling with the 24th MEU's KC-130J Hercules planes to practice the skills needed for long-range flight operations. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force for U.S. Central Command in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
9/23/2012 By Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl
24th MEU
An MV-22B Osprey, right, and a KC-130J Hercules, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct aerial refueling training operations, Sept 23, 2012. The training consisted of MV-22B Ospreys and AV-8B Harriers conducting aerial refueling with the 24th MEU's KC-130J Hercules planes to practice the skills needed for long-range flight operations. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force for U.S. Central Command in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
Ready for take off
C-130 Hercules line the runway before a flight, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Oct. 3, 2012. The aircraft were part of a 14-ship formation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jessica Condit)
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft lands at the Geronimo landing zone during Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX) 13-1 at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 15, 2012. A JOAX is designed to enhance service cohesiveness between U.S. Army and Air Force personnel, allowing both services an opportunity to properly execute large-scale heavy equipment and troop movement. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith, U.S. Air Force/Released)
121128-N-DI587-021 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2012) Marine Capt. A.J. Harrell, from Frederick, Md., a pilot assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, changes a radio frequency aboard Fat Albert, a C-130 Hercules aircraft, during a training flight over Naval Air Station Pensacola. An all-Marine crew of three pilots and five enlisted aircrew fly Fat Albert, provide logistical support for the team and open the air show by displaying the tactical flight characteristics of the C-130 aircraft. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)
121128-N-DI587-045 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Nov. 28, 2012) Pilots prepare to perform a touch and go maneuver aboard Fat Albert, a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, during a training flight as Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet pilots taxi for takeoff at Naval Air Station Pensacola. An all-Marine crew of three pilots and five enlisted aircrew fly Fat Albert, provide logistical support for the team and open the air show by displaying the tactical flight characteristics of the C-130 aircraft. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)
Harrier Dude
Living the dream
Do Ospreys use the fixed wing or rotary wing drouge for refueling?
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
No special Plopter drouge?
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Fixed wing drogue.
We typically conduct AR with MV-22's at 200 KIAS and our high speed drogue has a range of 185-250 KIAS. I believe the AFSOC Hercs use their low speed drogues ( top speed of 130KIAS) using a different method but don't quote me on that.
Conv mode AAR is prohibited on the green side V22. The USAF has dedicated helo tankers to support CSAR efforts, so maybe they need to do it then. I think that would be much more difficult.
Through the slush
A C-130 Hercules taxis to its parking spot in Southwest Asia, on Dec. 28, 2012. Snow removal teams used specialized equipment to clear the runways and taxiways after an overnight snowfall covered the flightline with more than three inches of snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Willis)
Through the slush
A C-130 Hercules taxis to its parking spot in Southwest Asia, on Dec. 28, 2012. Snow removal teams used specialized equipment to clear the runways and taxiways after an overnight snowfall covered the flightline with more than three inches of snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Willis)
Looks a little like Bagram.