Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Normal
Omega received certification in September 2019 after 707 type trials, they use drogues (they have sets of both for their tankers to serve different aircraft types) unlike Israel which uses booms.Looking into it more as far back as at least 2021 Israel didn't think the 707 can provide refuelling for strike missions, only being good for combat air patrols over Israel due to the 707's range, capacity, age, and inability to take on fuel itself so they did a parallel track of pursuing the KC-46 and developing drop tanks for their F-35's.[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.twz.com/43506/israels-request-to-speed-delivery-of-kc-46-tankers-critical-in-striking-iran-denied[/URL]
Omega received certification in September 2019 after 707 type trials, they use drogues (they have sets of both for their tankers to serve different aircraft types) unlike Israel which uses booms.
Looking into it more as far back as at least 2021 Israel didn't think the 707 can provide refuelling for strike missions, only being good for combat air patrols over Israel due to the 707's range, capacity, age, and inability to take on fuel itself so they did a parallel track of pursuing the KC-46 and developing drop tanks for their F-35's.
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.twz.com/43506/israels-request-to-speed-delivery-of-kc-46-tankers-critical-in-striking-iran-denied[/URL]
