V-22 Aerial Refueling System Development

Abstract

V-22 Aerial Refueling System (VARS) will provide V-22 tanker capability to the Marine Air Ground Task Force, enabling safe and efficient execution of all missions, tactical or humanitarian. The system will allow the V-22 to provide fuel to other Air Combat Element aircraft, such as F-35B, F-18, AV-8B, V-22 and CH-53E/K, while en-route, in the objective area, or during recovery, extending the operational reach/duration. With the V-22 deployed onboard, amphibious assault ships would gain an organic aerial refueling capability, maximizing response time and agility.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
8a69d24573de0384aae4af481b46454f

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.

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