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I've completely forgotten that Omega operates two separate types of "KDC-10" tankers. Interesting to note they converted former JAL DC-10-40 N974VV into a tanker before acquiring the RNLAFs boom tankers.Per Omega's FAQ https://www.omegaairrefueling.com/faqs/KDC-10AThe KDC-10/MPTT tanker is a modified DC-10-40 with two modern Eaton 909E wing pods. On the KDC-10, one Eaton 909E wing pod assembly is located on each wing. Two aircraft may refuel simultaneously.KDC-10BThe KDC-10 boom tankers are KDC-10-30 aircraft with the same boom as mounted on a USAF KC-10 except it is controlled through a Remote Aerial Refueling Operator station at the front of the aircraft and is equipped with a Load Alleviation System.
I've completely forgotten that Omega operates two separate types of "KDC-10" tankers. Interesting to note they converted former JAL DC-10-40 N974VV into a tanker before acquiring the RNLAFs boom tankers.
Per Omega's FAQ https://www.omegaairrefueling.com/faqs/
KDC-10A
The KDC-10/MPTT tanker is a modified DC-10-40 with two modern Eaton 909E wing pods. On the KDC-10, one Eaton 909E wing pod assembly is located on each wing. Two aircraft may refuel simultaneously.
KDC-10B
The KDC-10 boom tankers are KDC-10-30 aircraft with the same boom as mounted on a USAF KC-10 except it is controlled through a Remote Aerial Refueling Operator station at the front of the aircraft and is equipped with a Load Alleviation System.
