KC-30 MRTT photos (10 in total)
KC-45 Tanker In-flight Contact With AWACS Aircraft
The advanced Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) for Northrop Grumman Corporation's KC-45 Tanker performed multiple aerial contacts with an operational Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft in a July 18 test, confirming its ability to support large aircraft in U.S., NATO, and allied air forces. The continued successful testing of the ARBS is further indication of the boom system's maturity and readiness for the U.S. Air Force's next generation KC-45 Tanker.Source: Northrop Grumman
U.S. Air Force's Second KC-45 Tanker Airframe Completes Test Flights
The second aircraft that Northrop Grumman Corporation has designated for the U.S. Air Force KC-45 Tanker program completed its final check flight May 15.Source: Northrop Grumman
KC-30 Tanker Successfully Completes In-Flight Contact With An F-16
The Advanced Refueling Boom System (ARBS) being developed for several A330-based tanker customers performs initial in-flight dry contacts Dec. 5, 2007. Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker will directly benefit from ongoing development and flight testing of thSource: Northrop Grumman
The Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker with Extended Boom
The Aerial Refueling Boom System for the KC-30 Tanker has completed more than 130 hours of flight testing during 50 separate flights.Source: Northrop Grumman
First KC-30 Tanker Completes Initial Assembly in 30 Days
Northrop Grumman Corporation's first KC-30 Tanker aircraft completed initial airframe assembly in July, illustrating an efficient and low-risk approach for quickly replacing the U.S. Air Force's KC-135 tanker fleet.Source: Northrop Grumman
KC-30 MRTT
Source: US Air Force
KC-30 MRTT
Source: US Air Force
KC-30 MRTT
Source: US Air Force
KC-30 MRTT
Source: US Air Force
KC-30 MRTT
Source: US Air Force
