B737 Aerial Refueling

[Flyingnut13 7]

For those patiently waiting for the military versions to be released, this video should interest you.

 

 

RAAF B737 Wedgetail aerial refueling.

[wisefox7524 9]

One of the coolest 737 videos I've seen! Thanks for sharing!

[SRAces 76]

Boy...that brings back memories! I've been on both ends...the KC-135 side and the receiver end (RC-135). Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[Houghton11 12]

Sick!

 

I was wondering if the US' new P-8's would have this capability. It makes sense the wedgetails would.

 

I bet those pilots would have appreciated those eyebrow windows if they were still around!

[Spin737 102]

I wonder if that's a fuel dump at 1:51. And the engine pods look a little pudgy.

 

Cool vid.

[wisefox7524 9]

The P-8's will have the same mid-air refueling capability. That does look like a fuel dump mechanism at 1:51. The extra engine accessory box is for the beefed up electrical generator, I believe.

[Jordan 0]

Can someone answer me a question real quick; why do they refuel while banking to the left? Does that not just make it harder?

[wisefox7524 9]

Can someone answer me a question real quick; why do they refuel while banking to the left? Does that not just make it harder?

The are in a holding pattern.

[Jordan 0]

The are in a holding pattern.

Ahhhh!! How could I not have guessed?! :LMAO:

[fencer 16]

The are in a holding pattern.

 

Hmmmm, interesting.

 

I would have thought this had more to do with the anatomy of (male) pilots.

 

You always learn something in these forums.

 

Bruno

 

PS : Great video !