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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft Sees Tactical Use For Proposed BAe 146/Avro RJ Refueler

Gally Articola

Friday, September 13th, 2013

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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft foresees tactical use for its proposed air-to-air refueling variant of its BAe 146 and Avro RJ regional jetliners, according to a company executive. BAE Systems Regional Aircraft Business Director for Engineering Mark Taylor said on Sept. 11 via a spokesman a requirement to fit additional auxiliary fuel tanks in the jet’s cabin could provide up to approximately 39,700 pounds of fuel for transfer. The standard tankage in the BAe 146 and Avro RJ provides up to approximately…

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