Don’t be ridiculous, think of all the excess capacity that would go unused, giving it huge extra running and maintainence costs, to say nothing of its size on the apron!
This is what they really need:
Now, to work on the receptacle system!
Artist’s impressions show the A400m with a probe:
Although I don’t see how designing a receptacle would be particularly challenging for EADS.
And if the RAF are purchasing some RC-135s, the need for a boom refueling capability is highlighted even more.
On a personal note, its the first time I’ve figured out how to post images, only took me 4 years! 😀
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